Immunology and COVID-19: Learning and Lessons- A CMAAO Update

Dr. Shashank Joshi is a President IAD, Past President ESI and API, Member, COVID -19 Task Force, Maharashtra. MBBS, MD, DM, FACP, FRCP, FACE, An Indian endocrinologist, diabetologist and medical researcher. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2014, by bestowing on him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his services to the field of medicine. Graduated from Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals (MBBS) and did residency in Internal Medicine (MD) with Gold Medals and First Rank for excellence. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, as well as a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP) and American College of Physicians (FACP). A Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) and the Chair of AACE Indian Chapter. Affiliated to several leading hospitals of the city including Lilavati and Bhatia Hospitals. Faculty, Department of Endocrinology, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. Visiting faculty to several Indian and International Universities and is actively involved with evidence based work in Endocrinology including Obesity, Diabetes, Growth, Thyroid, and Osteoporosis.

Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai is a Managing Director of Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute in Trivandrum. MS (Neuro), MNAMS (Neuro), FRCS, is an Indian neurosurgeon. In 2011 he was the recipient of a Padma Shri Award for medicine. He is the first former National President and former Vice-President of the Indian Medical Association in Kerala State to receive this national award.

Dr. Chong Yeh Woei is a Senior Consultant Physician (Internal Medicine) at the Singapore Medical Specialists Centre. With more than 20 years of experience in private practice of internal medicine, he manages a wide spectrum of medical ailments. Being passionate in his practice, he listens and addresses the concerns of his patients and their family members. Dr. Chong studied medicine at the prestigious NUS on a Public Service Commission scholarship.

Dr. Alvin Yee-Shing Chan is a Treasurer, CMAAO, Vice Chairman, HKMACF.

Dr. Jamal Uddin Chowdhury is a Senior Central Executive Committee Member, Bangladesh Medical Association.

Dr. Monica Vasudev, MD is a board-certified allergist and clinical immunologist at Aurora Sheboygan Clinic in Sheboygan, WI.

Dr. Ashok Kumar Gupta is a Plastic Surgeon in Charni Road, Mumbai has been recently conferred upon with the highest honour of Padma Shri Award by the H.E. President of India.

Dr. Ravi Naidu is a Past President, Malaysian Medical Association, Malaysia.

Dr. Qaisar Sajjad is a ENT Specialist and ENT Surgeon. Dr. Qaisar Sajjad is among the Best ENT Specialist in Karachi. He has a MBBS, DLO (OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY) and M.S. (ENT) degree along with an experience of 35 years. Dr. Qaiser had multi-facet personality. He carried out more than 26,000 surgeries during his public services. Currently he holds the post of Secretary General Pakistan Medical Association.

Dr. Mulazim Hussain Bukhari is a Prof of Pathology and Head of the Department in University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore. Prof Mulazim Hussain Bukhari did his MBBS in 1983. Following which he proceeded to King Edward Medical University for his Postgraduation, MPhil, FCPS, and Ph.D. He served his country as a Prof of Pathology and Project Director Research at King Edward Medical University for 21 years till the end of 2012.

Dr. Brian Heng Boon Liat is an ENT (Otorhinolaryngologist) at the Wilmer Clinic Pte Ltd in Wilmer Place. He completed his MBBS in 1973 at the University of London, UK, DLO (ENT) in 1978 and FRCS (ENT) in 1980 at the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. Dr Brian Heng Boon Liat is a Member, Singapore Medical Association. His works involves such as Head and Neck Pain, Tonsils (Tonsillitis) Treatment, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Evaluation/Management and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.