Surya Rao Kutikuppala MBBS, MD, MNAMS, FCGP, DFM, FHM, PhD, FRCP

Dr. Surya Rao Kutikuppala did MBBS (Andhra Medical College) MD (Family Med) PGIM University of Colombo, PhD (AIDS& Ethics) Andhra University, MNAMS (National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi ,Fellow in HIV Medicine ,Dept. of Medicine(CMC Vellore), Fellow HIV Medicine ,Harvard University Boston, Fellow on AIDS Canberra University Australia, Fellow on HIV AIDS Calgary University Canada. He was W.H.O (Geneva) Collaborator on AIDS series – 5, Visiting professor( Faculty of HIV Medicine IIMS affiliated to Arizona University USA. Dr Rao is a Gunnies World Record holder in HIV prevention research work for achieving the largest awareness Red Ribbon. His research contribution in the field of medicine and medical service to the people at large were adjudged by Government of India as a distinction in medical and health services and Her Excellency the President of India awarded Padma Sri, the prestigious civilian award in India to Dr. Surya Rao in 2008.
Dr. Kutikuppala has spent most of his medical career in clinical research associated with HIV and AIDS disease. Among his achievements the large epidemiological study on the Sexual Behaviour of long distance lorry drives in India which is a path breaking research that facilitated globally for a concrete strategy on prevention of HIV among truck drivers. He was the Resource Person on HIV / AIDS for academic training of NSS programme officers of Andhra University, Nagarjuna University, Kakatiya University, Osmania University, Venkateswara University and University of Health Sciences (1990-2005). Dr. Rao guided two PGs of the University of Calgary Canada and one PG of the Federal University of Santa Catarine, Florianopolis, Brazil during March 2000-2001 and 2005-06 respectively. He is a distinguished researcher in the International Medical Circles for the last two decades. He addressed numerous National and International Conferences on the invitation of various International Universities and Institutions and chaired several International conferences on AIDS. He published a number of research papers in the World renowned medical journals like British Medical Journal (BMJ), Applied Medicine, Antiseptic, Indian Practitioner, JIMA etc., and 390 articles in popular journals of National and International repute.
Dr.Rao had rich experience in Research field as he served as Member Editorial Board Journal of AP Academy of Medical Sciences, MEMBER Executive Council Andhra University, MEMBER National AIDS Committee under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India, National Advisory Committee Member, (HSCI) Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, MEMBER GOVERNING COUNCIL, Andhra Pradesh Vidya Vidhana Parishad and CHAIRMAN Child welfare committee W &CW Dept., Government of Andhra Pradesh. Currently he is international Member Editorial Board, Journal of AIDS and HIV Research of Nairobi and International Reviewer of Journal of Health Lahore, Pakistan, Abstract Mentor International AIDS society Geneva .It is a rare honour to receive a commendation letter from none other than the Head of WHO patient Safety Geneva, Switzerland. His current studies are towards discovery of indigenous Microbicide Gel to empower women in HIV prevention and newer approaches in AIDS treatment besides formulating accessible ART in resource poor settings.