Several of our field based studies have contributed to scientific knowledge:
	In 1981, we were the first in the whole world to give Multi-drug therapy for leprosy with Rifampicin 1500mgs once a month supervised & Clofazimine 50mgs & Dapsone 100mgs daily for cases that were highly positive & for those not responding to the conventional Dapsone mono-therapy in those days.
	In 1988, we proved the efficacy of an “Integrated Health Service in the Epidemiology of leprosy”
	In 1988, we also showed in a comparative study that Rifampicin 1500mgs as opposed to the WHO dose of 600mgs is more effective resulting in a faster cure, less reactions & less relapse.
	In 1989, we were also the first to describe the “Flu-syndrome” in intermittent once monthly by Rifampicin therapy.
	In 1992, Dapsone induced peripheral motor poly neuropathy in leprosy was reported for the first time.
	In 1993, we reported on the use of “Topical Phenytoin “as an adjunct in the healing of leprosy tropic ulcers.
	In 1993, two papers were produced: 1) Towards Affordable Cataract surgery in rural India. 2) Ophthalmic Headache. .
	In 1995, we also presented a paper on “An Evaluation of the Future Role of NGOs working in Leprosy”
	In 1996, a paper was produced on ECE cataract surgery done cheaply, quickly & well

Doctors from St.John’s Medical College - Bangalore (St.John’s National Academy Of Medical Sciences)
Interaction with St.John’s Medical College has benefited many of our projects. With a team of dedicated, social-minded and committed doctors they have offered help to the villages and who also to a great extent have been responsible for the growth and development of the programs.

The AERAS Program & the PURE study program of the Institute of Population Health & Clinical Research is an integral part of the St.John’s National Academy of Health Sciences - Bangalore

With the help of Dr.Anura Kurpad (the Dean) and Dr.Mario Vaz (Head & Principal Investigator), The Institute of Population Health and Clinical Research – St John’s National Academy of Medical Health Sciences; the Global TB Vaccine Program of the AERAS Foundation has been finalized and the program is about to start at Palamaner with an additional 9 supervisors and 30 out-reach workers. Additional staff-Nurses, ANM’s and more employees will be employed for the purpose of the project expansion. Super-specialty laboratories for tuberculosis research, offices and staff quarters are also being constructed. In this connection, Dr.Mario Vaz and Dr.Jacob met the Hon.C.M of AP- Dr.Y.Rajasekhar Reddy who offered a letter stating “All District Officials give their full support and cooperation to go ahead with this project”.