Talks in

Scientific conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia/ Workshops:

• ‘Case Study and Case Series’, PhD Training in Research Methodology, at MRC-KHS, 17^th December 2019
• ‘AGEs and Osteoporosis’, Seminar on Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs): Part II, at MRC-KHS, 5^th Floor, 11.00 am to 1.30 pm, 12^th November, 2019
• ‘Ayurvedic Ingredients for Healthier Foods’ Seminar on "Exploring Wholesome Ingredients for Holistic Health” At Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri (E), Mumbai, Organized by PFNDAI On Friday 18th October 2019
• ‘Clinical Study of D. sissoo in Post-menopausal Osteoporosis: A Dialogue for Future Plan’ in a symposium on ‘Bridge Building Dialogue on Menopausal Bone Health’ at MRC-KHS, 1^st September 2019
• ‘Management of Osteoporosis with Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant’ in INDOMEDICON2019, 8^th Antiaging Medicine And Research Conference, at Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400059, 1^st & 2^nd June 2019

• ‘Integrative Vision of Ayurveda and Pathways for Pragmatic Applications’ in WCABHU2019, Conference on World Congress of Ayurveda, at BHU Varanasi, 14^th – 16^th March 2019.

• ‘Ayurveda: Clinical Experience and Scientific Evidence’ in conference on ‘Holistic approach to improve Healthcare’ organized by Lotus Holistic Center and Amity university, at Hotel beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE 4^th – 6^th February 2019.

• ‘Reverse Pharmacology: Drug Development and Impact on Biomedicine’ in a symposium on ‘KHS-MRC: Bridge to Science Communication’ at MRC seminar hall, 28^th December 2018

• ‘Reverse Pharmacology (RP): A Trans-disciplinary Approach for Traditional Medicine & Integrative Health Research’, at Winter School – ‘Training Program in Traditional Medicine and Integrative Health’, Organized by Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune which was Supported by Department of Health Research(DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on 29^th November 2018.

• ‘Roots of Innovative Therapies for Musculoskeletal health issues’, Symposium on Menopause: A Path to Bone and Muscle Health, Organized by Kasturba Health Society’s – Medical Research Centre (KHS-MRC), and Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy (BNCP) in collaboration with MOGS, IMS-Mumbai and IMS-Navi Mumbai, 25^th September 2018

• ‘Ayurvedic Approach to Osteoarthritis Knee: Basics and Management’ OACON 2018, 2^nd Annual Congress on Osteoarthritis, Society for Osteoarthritis Research, SESSION V: Managing OA Knee - Mixed Solutions, at Hotel Novotel, Pune, 31^st August to 1^st September 2018.

• ‘Reverse Pharmacological perspective for Homeopathy’ in a workshop on “Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Homeopathic Drug Management” at Seminar Hall, 5^th Floor, MRC-KHS, Sunday, 1^st July, 2018.

• ‘Shatkriyakal and Proclivity to Pre-diabetes’ in a seminar on “Endocrine and Metabolic Health: Needs of Urban Women of Reproductive Age” at Seminar Hall, 5^th Floor, MRC-KHS, Thursday, 8^th March 2018.

• ‘Incorporating Herbals and Botanicals in Health Foods’ in the seminar on Opportunities In Health Foods Organized by Zantech In Collaboration with Indian Dietetics Association (Mumbai Chapter) Venue: Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri (East), Mumbai Date: 17th Feb, 2018

• ‘The interface of observational therapeutics as a platform for reverse pharmacology’ Observational therapeutics and Ayurvedic Pharmacoepidemiology: Paths to Integrative Ayurveda; at Seminar Hall, 6th Floor, MRC –KHS On Thursday, 1st February, 2018

• ‘The Determinants of Therapeutic outcome in Ayurveda: Challenge to Drug Discovery’ Scientific session on ‘Reverse pharmacology: Roots to Fruition of Natural Products’ in 5th International conference ‘Drug Discovery India 2017’ held at Le Meridien, Bengaluru, India, 14 – 15 September 2017 (Keynote address)

• ‘The Focus on Ayurveda Principles’ in R&D Programme Workshop on “Microbial Infections and Antibiotic Resistance: Exploration of Novel Mechanisms Through Ayurvedic Biology Approach” at MRC-KHS, 27th -28th May 2017

• ‘Clinical Trials: Designs to Deliverables’ in the Course in “Research Methodology, Statistical Applications And Data Analysis” Organized by Department of Food Science and Nutrition, SNDT Women’s University and Medical Research Centre, Kasturba Health Society, on 27th January, 2017

• ‘Reverse Pharmacology Approach: Dissent, Descent and Decent (DDD)’ at Winter School on ‘Innovative Approaches in Natural Product Drug Discovery’, Organized by the Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (CCIH), Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, at YASHADA, Raj Bhavan Complex, Baner Road, Pune- 411 007, on 6th December 2016

• ‘Mining of Traditional Medicine for Drug Discovery and Development’ in 4th International Conference on Drug Discovery India 2016, held at Le Meridien, Bengaluru, India, 29 – 30 September 2016.

• ‘Reverse Pharmacology & Drug Discovery’ Indo-US Symposium on Evidence Based Ayurveda for Reducing Threats to Health, at Conference Room, International Center, Organized by the Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, United States, on August 11, 2016.

• ‘Integrative Transdisciplinary Approach for Natural Product Drug Discovery and Development’ at Seminar on Natural Product Chemistry: Drug Discovery and Development, organized by ‘Sinhagad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ on 5th February 2016.

• ‘Expanding Scope of Reverse Pharmacology for Integrative Ayurveda Therapeutics’ in A Workshop on Review of Research at Medical Research Centre-Kasturba Health Society, on 2nd February 2016

• ‘Advances in Rheumatology and our Endeavours in Musculoskeletal Health and Disorders’ in A Workshop on Review of Research at Medical Research Centre-Kasturba Health Society, on 29th January 2016

• Moderated the Panel Discussion on ‘Integrative Trans-disciplinary Approach for Evidence-based Traditional Medicine. The first International Conference on Advances in Asian Medicine was held in Pune during 3rd to 7th January 2016

• ‘Paradigm of Reverse Pharmacology in Osteoporosis: Challenges and Opportunities’ at first meeting on ‘Trans Disciplinary Task Force: Reverse Pharmacology for Osteoporosis and Fractures’ at MRC-KHS,18th August 2015

• ‘Proposed Trial Designs and protocol to study anti-osteoporotic activity in Post- Menopausal Osteoporosis’ A pre-project workshop on Phytopharmaceutic to Develop Anti Osteoporotic Drug, at MRC-KHS, on 26TH May 2015

• ‘Musculoskeletal Health and Balance in the Elderly’ A pre-project workshop on ‘A graded plan to enhance the musculo-skeletal balance, strength, fall-preventing counseling and Rasayanas for the elderly’ at, MRC KHS, Vile Parle (W), on 3rd March 2015

• Reverse pharmacology a Trans-discipline for Traditional Medicine’ in National Level Field Workshop on Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats at Nature Camp, Kulgi, Dandeli organized by Regional Medical Research Centre, (ICMR), Belgaum, 8th January 2015.

• ‘Reverse pharmacology a Trans-discipline for Traditional Medicine’ in National Level Field Workshop on Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats at Nature Camp, Kulgi, Dandeli organized by Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR), Belgaum, 8th January 2015.

• ‘Lifestyle Modifications: Ayurveda Perspective’ Chaired and gave a lead talk for the session on ‘Lifestyle Modifications’ in Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for 21st Century’, organized by Ayurvarta Prabodhini, Thane, 21st December 2014.

• ‘Research in Ayurveda’ in Workshop on ‘Mana-Pramana: Statistics and Research Methodology with Ayurvedic Perspective’ organized for Update Ayurveda 2014, at B.Y.L.Nair Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai on 9th December 2014.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology Path to Drug Discovery and Development in Ayurvidya’ in Seminar on Reverse Pharmacology and Observational Studies of Ayurvedic Drugs and Plants. Organized by School of Science, NMIMS, Vile Parle, Mumbai, 17th October 2014

•     ‘Ayurvidya and Synergy of Written Communication’ in a Workshop On Bio-Medical Communication Skills Impact On Services, Education And Research, Organized By MRC-KHS & Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital In Collaboration With ISBEC, JOMR, TIP, at Suresh Nanavati Auditorium, Nanavati Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, 400056, 27th and 28th September, 2014

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology: Experiential Hits and Clinical Leads’ as an invited distinguished speaker at Dept of immunology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Florida, USA on 14th July 2014.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology a Trans-Discipline for Drug Discovery: Novel path for Integrative Ayurveda’ in Natural Products: A celebration and a resurrection with Reverse Pharmacology” at the Hilton Chicago, Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 07 to 10th JUL 2014
•     ‘Traditional and Integrative Medicine: Progress and Prospects’ in National seminar on ‘Recent advances in complementary and Integrative Medicine’ organized by Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kusgaon, Lonavala, Sponsored by the University of Pune on 15th Dec (13th to 15th) 2013

•     ‘Scope of Integrative Health Care in community Medicine’ in Pre-project workshop of the collaborative group for studies on translational medicine inspired from reverse pharmacology in traditional medicine, at MRC-KHS, Vile-Parle, Mumbai, on 6th Oct.2013

•     ‘Scope and potential of Integrative Medicine in current Healthcare Scenario’ in Samyukti 2013, An Evidence Based Approach in integrating Ayurveda and Allopathy, Organized by MS Ramaiah Academy of Health and Applied Sciences, Bangalore and Institute of Transdisciplinary Health Science and Technology (IHST) - FRLHT, Bangalore on 1st August 2013.

•     ‘Safety aspects in Clinical trials with special reference to Traditional Natural Products’ in ISBEC-LAMBDA GCP workshop, held at BSES hospital, Andheri, Mumbai on 27th July 2013.

•     ‘Musculoskeletal Disorders: Challenges’, in a session on ‘Therapeutic Gaps in Diabetes, Arthritis, Allergy. In a National Workshop on Gavya Chikitsa for Health. Organized jointly by KHS and Holistic Health Foundation, AP, at Vile-Parle Medical Club Hall, Mumbai on 29th – 30th June 2013.

•     ‘Immunology and Ayurveda: Integrative Endeavour’ at 5th World Ayurveda congress, Bhopal, on 8th Dec.( 7th- 10th) December 2012

•     ‘Skin in Ayurveda: A Window of Opportunities for Therapeutics and Research’ in an International Ayurveda conference on Skin, Spa and Beauty through Ayurveda, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 14th -16th September 2012

•     Commiphora wightii (Guggulu): Lessons to be learned; Ashwinikumar Raut, Priyanka Mertia; in ICMR strategic Thrust Symposium on “Translational Research and Reverse Pharmacology: The Interface of Basic Sciences with Traditional Medicine” at Nanavati hospital auditorium, Vile-Parle, organized by MRC-KHS, sponsored by the Department of Health Research, Govt. of India.31st May to 1st June2012

•     ‘Pragmatic Curriculum of Reverse Pharmacology for Integrative Healthcare Research’ Ashwinikumar Raut, Rama Vaidya, Ashok Vaidya; in ICMR strategic Thrust Symposium on “Translational Research and Reverse Pharmacology: The Interface of Basic Sciences with Traditional Medicine” at Nanavati hospital auditorium, Vile-Parle, organized by MRC-KHS, sponsored by the Department of Health Research, Govt. of India. 31st May to 1st June2012

•     ‘Mainstreaming of Ayurveda’ in Ayurveda Today Conference & Arogya Expo 2012 at MMRDA ground, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai. On 22nd April 2012

•     ‘Translational Elements from Ayurveda for Preventive Cardiology’ in International Conference on Cardiovascular Research Convergence, Indian system of medicine in cardiovascular disease, at AIIMS, 17th February, 2012

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology: Integrating Traditions with Science’ in International Seminar on Ayurveda for Non-Communicable Diseases, on 9th Feb. 2012, Global Ayurveda Festival – Kerala, Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvanatapuram, Kerala,9 – 11 February 2012

•     ‘Fulfilling Unmet Therapeutic Needs in Osteoarthritis through Reverse Pharmacology’, Pre-project workshop for Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Osteoarthritis, at MRC-KHS, 9th June 2011

•     Introduction to KHS, MRC, ACRIT for ROTP for Research Methodology, organized by Dept. Pharmacology, TNMC Mumbai, sponsored by Dept of AYUSH, 19th May 2011

•     Preliminary study on crystal dissolution activity of Rotula aquatica, Commiphora wightii and Boerhaavia diffusa extracts, Ashwinikumar Raut, in ICMR workshop for training in reverse Pharmacology, 5th April 2011

•     Experiential Stages of Reverse Pharmacology: Clinical Phenomena and Objective Variables, Ashwinikumar Raut, in ICMR workshop for training in reverse Pharmacology 29th March 2011

•     Definition, Stages, & Scope of Reverse Pharmacology, Rama A Vaidya & Ashwinikumar A Raut in ICMR workshop for training in reverse Pharmacology, 26th March 2011
•     Organization/Faculty/Academic location for Reverse Pharmacology, Ashwinikumar A Raut & Rama A Vaidya in ICMR workshop for training in reverse Pharmacology, 26th March 2011

•     Convened and coordinated ‘Consensus Conclave for Research methodologies and relevant protocols in Ayurveda’, at 4th World Ayurveda Congress, held at Bangalore, India, on 11th Dec.2010.

•     Poster presentation on Ashwagandha: Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacodynamic Study, Raut AA, Rege NN, Ghorpade S, Tadavi F, Solanki P, Kene K, Shirolkar S, Pandey SN, Vaidya RA, Vaidya AB, at 4th World Ayurveda Congress, at Bangalore, on 12th Dec.2010

•     Presentation on ‘Mucuna pruriens Bak. for Parkinson’s Disease and Cognitive decline’ in Indo-US interactive meet on AYUSH research, organized by Dept. of AYUSH, New Delhi, 1st Feb10.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology approach for AYUSH clinical trials’ in Third International Annual Conference on Drug Discovery & Development- Challenges in Partnership” Session VI : “Guidelines for AYUSH clinical trial” South Asian Chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacology held at Mumbai University Kalina, 2nd, 3rd and 4th October 2009

•     ‘Integration of Experiential Wisdom with Experimental Knowledge for Evidence based Ayurveda’ in a Symposium on Integrative Medicine: The need of the Day on occasion of Haffkin Foundation Day – 10th August 09 at Darabar hall, Haffkin Institute, Parel, Mumbai.

•     ‘Newer research approaches for clinical research in Ayurveda’ in workshop on ‘Clinical Research Methodology’ organized by the Institute for Post Graduate Training & Research in Ayurveda, for 54th Foundation Day celebrations at Jamnagar on 20th & 21st July 09.

•     Chaired & conducted a panel discussion on ‘Current status of Research in Ayurveda, Homeopathy & Unani’ organized by MUHS, at Haffkin institute on 15th March 09.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology for Phytopharmaceuticals’ in National Seminar on Emerging areas in Plant sciences, organized by Dept of Botany, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, 22nd Feb 2009

•     Participated in a panel discussion on ‘Ayurvedic dietetics in Medical disorders’ Tad-vidya sambhasha at R A Podar college on 15th Feb.09

•     ‘Ayurvedic Herbal Product in Osteoarthitis: A 6 months comparative study with Glucosamine sulphate’ paper presented in IRACON 2008, at Pune 29th Nov.2008.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology a Trance-Discipline: Illustrated by Ayrvedic Formulations’ in Seminar on Reverse Pharmacology…. Myths, Present & Future, organized by Sinhagad Technical Education Society’s Smt. Kashibai Navale college of Pharmacy, Kondhwa, Pune, 16th Oct.2008.

•     ‘Interfacing Phytopharmaceuticals with Modern Medicine’ in Second International Conference on Drug Discovery & Development, South Asian Perspective, American College of Clinical Pharmacology, South Asian Chapter; at Kalina campus, Mumbai University, 4th – 5th October 2008.

•     ‘Vegavrodha: a cause of disease process’ in Tadvidya sambhasha IV, at Kamala city, organized by Dr. Palep’s Medical & Research foundation, Mumbai on 2nd March 2008.

•     Parijat (Nictanthus arbortristis): Ayurvedic Dimensions for Golden Triangle Project, at MRC-KHS, Vile Parle, Mumbai on 28th Jan 08

•     ‘Research in Ayurveda: Fundamental Concepts & Potential Prospects’ in Interuniversity Research Festival, Avishkar 2007-08, organized by SNDT University, at Patkar hall, Chrchgate, Mumbai on 11th Jan.08.

•     Decision tree for Formulation , pre-project workshop on Antimalarial drugs (Neem), organized for Advanced centre for Reverse Pharmacology project, at MRC-KHS, VileParle, on 22nd Dec 07

•     ‘Osteoarthritis and Therapeutic Potentials’ in ICMR symposium on Reverse Pharmacology, scientific session on aging disorders, at MRC,KHS, Vile-Parle, Mumbai on 8th Dec 07.
•     ‘Literature Search for Research in Ayurveda’ in CME on ‘Biomedical Research Methods’ organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Dept. of Ayurveda, Sevagram, Wardha on 8th Sept.07.

•     ‘Guggulu : Experience, Experiments & Evidence’ in a national seminar on ‘Evidence Based Ayurveda’ organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Dept. of Ayurveda, Sevagram, Wardha on 7th Sept.07.

•     ‘Drug research in Ayurveda: Experience, experiments and evidence’ delivered for CDRI award ceremony held at CDRI, Lucknow on 26th March 2007.

•     ‘Reverse Pharmacology: Application to Ayurvedic Medicine’ in a symposium on ‘Research Methodology’ in ‘The 2nd National Seminar on Evidence Based and Integrated Medicine for Lymphatic Filariasis other Chronic Dermatoses and HIV/AIDS’ organized by the Institute of Applied Dermatology, Kasargod, Kerala on 14th, 15th and 16th of February 2007.

•     ‘Evidence Based Ayurvedic Drugs’ in a National symposium on “Expanding Horizons of Herbal Sciences and Technology” organized by Birla College,Kalyan and Bhavan’s SPARC, Mumbai on 10th February 2007.

•     ‘Good Integrative Research Practices’ in a symposium on Good Clinical Practice in Ayurveda in a Conference ‘Tadvidya Sambhasha Ayurveda- III’ held at LTM Medical College, Sion, Mumbai on 3rd February 2007.

•     ‘Center for reverse pharmacology’ in a symposium on ICMR strategies for research in traditional medicine in a conference ‘Update Ayurveda 06’ at TNMC Mumbai, 24th Nov.06.

•     Paper presentation on ‘Amritbhallatak in Osteoarthritis: Exploratory Clinical Study’ in 2nd World Ayurveda Congress held at Pune on 11th Nov.2006.

•     ‘Clinical Trials for Ayurvedic Drugs: Opportunities & Challenges’ in a conference organized by DIA & ICRI on Drug Discovery & Clinical Development in India: Opportunities & Challenges at Taj Lands end, Mumbai, on 17th Oct.2006.

•     ‘Literature search related to Traditional medicine’ in a workshop on clinical research methodology organized by Dept. of Pharmacology, TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai on 17th March 2006

•     ‘Amavata’ in symposium organized by NIMA & AVP at Sion on 26th March 2006.

•     ‘Evidence based Ayurveda: An Integration of Experiential wisdom with experimental knowledge’. NIMA conference;, Kasargad, Kerala, India, 18th & 19th Feb. 2006

•     ‘Ayurvedic Drugs: standardizations and research’ In symposium, Ayurvedic Drugs: Reality & Myth. Shree Dhanwantari Swasthya Kendra; Thane, 12th Feb. 2006.

•     ‘Clinical standardization of Ayurvedic drugs’ in a National seminar on Drug Standardization of ISM drugs, Nanded, 2nd – 4th Dec., 2005.

•     Poster presentation on ‘Effect of R. aquatica in models of inflammation in rats’ B.J. Bakshi, A. Vaidya, M.Joshi, A.Raut, S.A. Mengi’ in Indo-Japanese International Conference on Advances in Research & Technology. PA 24, Nov.25-29, 2005

•     Poster presentation on ‘Inhibition of crystal growth in vitro with Rotula aquatica lour’ B. Parikh, M.J. Joshi, AA. Raut, N.S. Pandita, S.A. Mengi, A.D.B. Vaidya. Book of abstract “Indo Japanese International Conference on Advances in Research & Technology. ; PA 31, Nov. 25-29, 2005

•     Poster presentation on ‘Effect of Rotula aquatica Lour and Commiphora wightii. Bhandari & Syn C Mukul ENG N. on MSUM Crystals dissolution and human macrophage cytokines in vitro’ S. Sudha, S.Sarkar, A.A.Raut, M.J.Joshi, S.A.Mengi, ADB Vaidya. In Indo Japanese International Conference on Advances in Research & Technology ; PA 30, Nov. 25-29, 2005.

•     ‘Research in Traditional Medicine’ in `Pharmatech – 2005’ – a workshop for postgraduate students and junior lecturers of pharmacology by the Dept of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital , Parel, Mumbai, held at Jeevraj Mehta Auditorium, G.S. Medical College, Mumbai on 21st June 2005.

•     ‘Obesity: Ayurvedic Concepts’ in the 3rd Annual National Conference of the All India Association for Advancing in Obesity at Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai on 6th March 2005.

•     ‘Research Methods for Ayurveda’ in a workshop on Research Methodology for PG students of Ayurveda – Organised by Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Bhavan’s SPARC at Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, 15th Feb. 2005.

•     Talk on ‘Ayurvedic Fundamentals & Significance of Prakruti’ in Ayurvidya Interactive programme organized by Bhavan’s SPARC, on 9th Oct. 2004.

•     ‘Research in Clinics – Opportunities and Obstacles ‘ in a workshop organized by Dept. of Pharmacology, Topiwalla National College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai on 8th Jan 2004.

•     Talk on ‘Ayurvedic Plant as a Research Platform: Illustrated by C. wightii as a Healing Path’ in INDO-US workshop on Traditional Indian System of Medicine Research organized by Dept. ISM & H, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India and NCCAM, National Institute of Health, USA at Ashok Hotel, New Delhi 20th – 24th Oct. 2003.

•     NMITLI Pune meet talk on ‘Ayurvedic concepts of Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis’ in First Steering Committee of NMITLI-ARTHRITIS at ISHS University of Pune on 26th May 2002.

•     Presentation on ‘Clinical evaluation of inflammation’ in a Symposium on inflammation at Bhavan’s SPARC Mumbai. May 2002.

•     Talk on ‘Crystal arthropathy’ at ARC meetings, Bhavan’s SPARC Mumbai. Jan 2002.

•     ‘Gold compounds in Ayurveda: clinical application’ in a symposium on ‘standardization of gold compounds’ organized by NIMA Mumbai at Wadia Hospital Auditorium, Mumbai on 3rd March 2002.

•     Talk on : ‘Clinical research in Ayurveda’ in training course on research methodology for M.D. Ayurveda students organized by Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Bhavan’s SPARC, Mumbai 27th Nov. 2001.

•     ‘Jaundice: Pragmatic approach to Ayurvedic concept’ organized by Ayurvedic Practitioners Association at Doctors house Borivali, 1st Nov. 2001.

•     Talk on: ‘Medicinal plants & Ayurvedic formulations: Pragmatic R & D approaches for ICMR training course on ‘Clinical pharmacology’ organized by Dept. of Pharmacology, Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai 18th Sept. 2001

•     ‘Jaundice: Ayurvedic Concepts & Therapeutic Potentials’, Symposium on jaundice, organized by National Integrated Medical Association, at Wadia Hospital Auditorium, Mumbai Aug.2001

•     ‘Ancient Insights & Modern Discoveries elements in Rheumatology’ 1st International conference of National Integrated Medical Association, Saharanpur, Feb 2001.

•     Talk on : ‘Consideration of confounding variables in clinical trials of antirheumatic Ayurvedic Drugs’ for ICMR training course on `Clinical trials for Ayurvedic Formulation’ organized by BYL Nair Hospital & T.N. Medical College, Mumbai 19th Dec. 2000.

•     Talk on ‘Drugs, diet & drinks – research potentials’ in the symposium on ‘Role of Functional Foods in Health & Disease’ at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad        on 25th April 2000.

•     Talk on: `Guggulu formulations in rheumatic diseases’ for ICMR training course ‘Clinical Pharmacology in Traditional Medicine’ organized by Dept. of Pharmacology,       Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, 22nd Feb, 2000.

•     Paper Presentation –‘ Chyavanprash – unexplored & overlooked potentials’. In an interpathy convention organized by MUHS at Taj Residency, Nashik, 20th Jan. 2000.

•     Paper Presentation : ‘Guggulu formulations – Profile of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)’ in an Interpathy Convention organized by MUHS at Taj Residency, Nashik on           19th Jan 2000.

•     Lecture on ‘Rheumatoloy – an AIMD approach’. In a CME programme for clinicians, scientists & students at SPARC, 2000

•     Talk on : ‘Significance of Pathyapathya & Anupana’ in a symposium on ‘Sampraptividnyana: Ethipathogenesis & its reversal’ at Zandu Auditorium organized during           Workshop on Principles & Methods of Research for Biodynamic effects of Medicinal plants 19th Aug. 99.

•     Talk on: ‘Zinc & Jasad Bhasma’, Bhavan's SPARC seminar hall on 6th July 99

•     Talk on: ‘Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatic diseases’ in workshop on collaborative services Project between Bhavan’s SPARC and Lotus Eye Hospital, Mumbai, 13th        Jan 99.

•     ‘Modalities for Musculoskeletal Health in Perimenopausal Women’ AIMD Concepts Symposium on women’s health beyond 40 at Nanavati Hospital Auditorium, Vile          Parle, Mumbai, 7th June 1998.

•     Talk on: `Musculoskeletal Health in Elderly people’ pre project Workshop on `Senior Citizen Programme’ at SPARC, 5th May 98

•     ‘Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis’ Golden Jubilee Celebration Conference, NIMA at Jeevraj Mehta Auditorium, G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai 4th Jan 1998.

•     Workshop Participant: `Basic course in Molecular Biology for Clinicians at IRR (ICMR), Parel, Mumbai, 2nd to 12th Dec. 97.

•     Talk on : ‘Clinical Research on Herbal Products Perspective from Life Sciences’ ISCPT, Midterm Conference at Sion Hospital, 19th Sep. 97.

•     Talk on: ‘Clinical Methods of Ayurvedic Approach’ SPARC-AIMD Series 11th Sep. 97

•     Talk on: ‘Curcuma longa in Ayurveda’ Preproject workshop on phase I trial on turmeric. SPARC 5th April 1997.

•     Talk on : ‘Rheumatoid Arthritis & Amavata – Interaction & Interface for futuristic Medicine’ at SPARC, Juhu, 13th Feb. 1997.

•     Panelist in two scientific sessions on Arthritis, Ayurved Conference 97 at SGPGI, Lucknow, Feb 1 & 2 1997.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘Rheumatoid arthritis & Amavata’. Dr. A.A. Raut, at Annual Conference of National Integrated Medical Association, Bangalore, March 96.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘Acetylation of Isoniazid in patients with rheumatoid arthritis’. A. A. Raut, S.N. Revankar, A.D. Joshi, A.D. Bhatt, A.B. Vaidya, Paper presented in       IRACON’95 Mumbai Dec.95.

•     ‘Ahar & Pathya in Health & Diseases’ in a seminar on positive health for Teachers training Programme at SPARC seminar hall, Juhu, 16th Aug. 1996.

•     ‘Medicinal plants used in Ayurveda’ in seminar on ‘Role of Medicinal Plants in health care’ Organized by Indian Women Scientists Association, Mumbai, March 96.

•     ‘Management of Rheumatic Disorders an Ayurvedic Aspect’ in seminar on rheumatic diseases and modern concepts at Wadia children’s hospital auditorium      organized by NIMA BDB on 23rd May 93.

•     Paper Presentation : ‘Medical Botany of Cynadon dactilon’, 1st Seminar on Sacred Plants of India. Sep. 92.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘A pilot study of the efficacy and tolerability of Chyavanprash in Iron Deficiency anemia’. A.A. Raut, M.A. Bhatt, S.A. Vaidya, A.B. Vaidya, S.K. Bichile,     Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Jan 92.
•     Paper Presentation : ‘Survey of dietetic factors that trigger Joint Complaints amongst Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis’ M.N. Gajjar, A.A. Raut, A.D. Joshi, R.A. Vaidya,     24th Annual Meeting of the Nutrition Society of India, Lucknow, Dec. 91.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘Obesity & Arthritis’ – A.A. Raut, Symposium on obesity. SPARC, Juhu, Sept 91.

•     Delivered a talk on: ‘Commiphora Mukul – a plant for a month SPARC’-AIMD Seminars, Nov. 90.

•     Delivered a talk on: ‘Comprehensive Antirheumatic Ayurveic treatment SPARC’ – AIMD Seminars, Nov. 90.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘Iron Formulations in Ayurveda’, A.A. Raut & B.A. Joshi, Seminar on Iron Deficiency Anemia – A major health problem in India. SPARC-AIMD                 Seminars, March 90.

•     Paper Presentation: ‘Profile on Antirheumatic drugs in Ayurveda’. A.A. Raut, A.D. Joshi, V.R. Joshi, D.S. Antarkar, IV The International Conference on Traditional Asian          Systems of Medicine, Mumbai Jan 90.

•     Delivered a talk on: ‘Essential Hypertension – Pathogenic Mechanisms and their reversal’ SPARC-AIMD Seminar, July 88.

•     Poster presentation: Evaluation of an Ayurvedic Compound in mild to moderate hypertension. A.A. Raut, S.D. Trivedi, B.N. Upadhyay, S.N. Tripathi, IInd World Congress on Yoga & Ayurveda, Varanasi, Jan. 87.

For Professional Community:

• ‘Scope of Reverse pharmacology’ in CME-TORP on Research methodology for AYUSH teachers at MUHS, Nashik, on 15th Feb 2013.
• ‘Introduction to Reverse pharmacology’ in CME-TORP on Research methodology for AYUSH teachers at MUHS, Nashik, on 15th Feb 2013.
• ‘Reverse pharmacology: An Emerging Discipline for Drug Discovery’ at Haffkin Institute, Parel, Mumbai on 5th Feb. 2013.
•   ‘Translating traditional healthcare knowledge into contemporary biomedical evidence’ FUSION 2012, organized by Karjat Medical Association in association with IMA & NIMA of Karjat branch, at Mody resort, Karjat, 9th Dec 2012
•   ‘Arthritis: Ayurveda Perspective’ at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 3rd Oct. 2012
•   ‘Arthritis and Ayurveda: Research Experience’ a Tele-conference for AAPNA members in North America, on 20th Sept 2012.
•   ‘Integrative Rheumatology’ for Vaidya-Scientist 1st contact program at IAIM, bengaluru, 13th May 2011.
•   ‘Integrative Ayurveda Exemplified by Reverse Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants’ in the workshop on ‘Drug Discovery and Development from Medicinal Plants: Dimensions of Translational Research and Reverse Pharmacology’ organized by Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR), Belgaum, 14th March 2011
•   ‘Arthritis and Integrative Ayurveda’ invited as a speaker in the symposium on Arthritis – Bridging the Therapeutic Gaps, Update Ayurveda 2010, at GSMC,KEMH, Mumbai, on 25th Nov.2010.
•     ‘Experience to Evidence: Significance in Clinical Practice’ invited speaker for the symposium on ‘Evidence based Ayurveda’ organized by Goregaon Medical Association, at White Hall, Goregaon (w) on 26th Sept.2010
•   ‘Arthritis: Experience to Evidence’ Lecture arranged by Association of Ayurvedic Practitioners at BMB hall, Borivali (West) on 7thJan.2010
•   ‘Aspects of research in Ayurveda’ in Research Methodology training programme for MD Ayurveda students organized by Dept. of Pharmacology, TNMC, Mumbai, 27th Nov.09
•   ‘Anti-Malarial activity of Nyctanthes Arbor-tristis (Parijat) with a potential like Artemesia’ presented at Academic meetings for teaching staff, MGIMS Sevagram on 26th Aug.09.
•   ‘Contemporary Evidence of Ayurvedic Treatment for Chronic Diseases’ in Re-orientation Training Programme in Kayachikitsa, organized by R A Podar Medical College, worli, sponsored by Dept. of AYUSH, Mumbai, 20th March 2009.
•     ‘Safety and Efficacy of Ayurvedic Practices’ in a panel discussion organized for the birth centenary celebration of Late Arya Vaidyan P V Rama Varier by Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, at Chennai on 24th Aug.07.
•     ‘Evidence based Ayurveda: Illustrated by Guggulu (Commiphora wightii) in Arthritis’. Guest lecture on Dhanvantari Day, organized by Ayurveda vyaspeeth, Mumbai, on 19th Oct.2006.
•     ‘Sandhigatavata’ talk organized by Ayurved vaspeeth & Sudhagad medical association, Pali, Dist Raigad, on 18th June 2006.
•     ‘Clinical Research Methodology for PG students of Ayurveda’organized by Sion Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sion, 31st March 2006.
•     ‘Basics of Ayurveda’ for orientation course in Ayurvedic Nutraceuticals. SNDT University, Santacruz, Mumbai, 16th Jan. 2006
•     Introduction to ‘Antarkar Memorial Symposium’ in a seminar on ‘Tadvidya Sambhasha’ held at Bhavan’s Auditorium, Chowpatty, Mumbai 8th Feb. 2005.

•     ‘Essentials of Research Methodology in ISM’ at colloquium for the teachers of Ayurveda colleges from Mumbai at Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, 14th March 2004.

•     ‘Prakriti: Concept and its applications’ – organized by the Hindustan Unilever Research Centre at HLRC Andheri, Mumbai on 18th Oct. 2003.
•     ‘Research in Ayurved’ – Organised by Manjra Ayurveda College & NIMA, Latur branch at Latur on 9th Feb 2003
•     ‘Ayurvedic Treatment of Arthritis’ for IMA & NIMA, Latur 30th May 99.
•     ‘Rheumatic diseases & Ayurvedic Practice’ for Association of Ayurvedic Practitioners, Borivali, 26th July 97.
•     ‘General principles of Ayurveda’ for Midtown Medical Association, Mumbai on 21st July 1996.
•     ‘Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis – An Ayurvedic perspective’ for general Practitioners Association, Palghar 6th Dec. 92
•     ‘Ahar and Pathya Ayurvedic Concept of Diet Therapy during various illnesses’, SPARC lecture-series for Students of dietetics from SNDT University, March 92.

For General Community:

•   ‘Joint Care and Cure’ in Seminar on Alternative Medicine, organized by Rotary Club of Bombay North, at Saifee Hospital, Charni Road, Mumbai on 16th March 2014
•   ‘Save your joints through Ayurveda’ at Gnyana Jyoti Yoga, Chicago, USA, 29th Sept 2012.
•   ‘Joint Care through Ayurveda’ at Mainstreet Yoga and Ayurveda for Healing, Bloomington, Illinois, USA, 21st Sept 2012.
•   ‘Sandhigatvata: Apay ani Upay’ guest lecture organized by Runanubandh, at Borivali on 19th Sept.2010
•   ‘Sandhivat ani Ayurvedic Upachar’ – in `Hello Doctor’ a weekly live programme for common people by Sahyadri Channel, Mumbai Doordarshan on 2nd Jan 2005.
•   Building Immunity – Ayurvedic Perspective’ in a symposium on Building Immunity at Veer Savarkar Hall, Shivaji Park, organized by The Health Awareness Centre for      10th Anniversary Celebration of Wellness, 13th Feb 2000.
•   Talk on : ‘Common Rheumatic Problems’ in VKAN – Foundation day education programme on 21st March 99.
•   ‘Vriddhapakalantil Sandhivikar’ at Akashvani Mumbai broadcasted on 3rd May 98.
•   'Sandhivat: Prabodhan va Charcha’, at Samaj Kalyan Mandir, Savitribai Phule Kendra, Dahisar, 27th April, 97.
•   ‘Sandhivat’ at Sanjeevani Hospital, Virar on 16th March 1997.
•   ‘Concept of health in Ayurveda’ at Bandra Hindu Association auditorium, on 13th March 1994.
•   ‘Rog va Ahar Ayurvediya Drishtikona’ organized by Nivrutta Jana Seva Sangh at Jeevan Darshan Kendra, Girij, Vasai on 30th Dec. 93.
•   Participated in a panel discussion: ‘Hypertension a silent killer’ organized by Hypertension Association of India & Rotary club of South Mumbai at K.C. College auditorium   on 11th Dec. 93
•   ‘Diseases & Diet an Ayurvedic view’ – A symposium on Health & Happiness organized by Swasti Niketan Health Foundation, Mumbai on 1st Oct. 1993, Senior Citizen’s Day celebration.
•   ‘Management of Rheumatoid arthritis an Ayurvedic Perspective’, Ayurveda Seminar, At Brahman Seva Mandal, Dadar, Jan. 91.