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| name = Dr. Avvinish Annant Narine
| name       = Dr. Avvinish Annant Narine
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| caption = Dr Avvinish Annant Narine (2025)
| caption     = Dr Avvinish Annant Narine (2025)
| birth_place = Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
| birth_place = Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
| occupation = Ayurveda Physician; Panchkarma Specialist; Researcher; Educator
| occupation = Ayurveda physician; Panchkarma specialist; researcher; educator
| known_for = First citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to complete formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications (B.A.M.S., M.D. Panchkarma, Ph.D. scholar)
| known_for   = First citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to complete formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications (B.A.M.S., M.D. Panchkarma, Ph.D. scholar)
| alma_mater = University of Trinidad and Tobago; Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan; National Institute of Ayurveda
| alma_mater = University of Trinidad and Tobago; Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan; National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur
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'''Dr. Avvinish Annant Narine''' is a Trinidadian Ayurveda physician, Panchkarma specialist, researcher and educator from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. He is recognised as the first citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to earn formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications (B.A.M.S., M.D. Panchkarma and currently Ph.D. scholar).<ref name="ET">Foreigners make Jaipur a hub for Ayurveda degrees. ''The Economic Times'', 23 December 2023. Available at: https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/foreigners-make-jaipur-a-hub-for-ayurveda-degrees/articleshow/106342481.cms. </ref>
'''Dr. Avvinish Annant Narine''' is a Trinidadian Ayurveda physician, Panchkarma specialist, researcher and educator from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. He is recognised as the first citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to earn formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications (B.A.M.S., M.D. Panchkarma and currently Ph.D. scholar).<ref name="et">[https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/foreigners-make-jaipur-a-hub-for-ayurveda-degrees/articleshow/106342481.cms "Foreigners make Jaipur a hub for Ayurveda degrees"], The Economic Times, 23 December 2023.</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Narine initially trained in information technology and telecommunications, earning a Diploma in Telecommunications Technology (2006) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management (2010) from the University of Trinidad and Tobago.<ref name="utt">[https://utt.edu.tt/ "University of Trinidad and Tobago"], official website.</ref>


Dr. Narine initially trained in information technology and telecommunications, earning a Diploma in Telecommunications Technology (2006) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management (2010) from the [https://utt.edu.tt/ University of Trinidad and Tobago].<ref name="RG">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Avvinish-Narine/publications</ref>
He later completed his B.A.M.S. at Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, in 2017 with first-class distinction.<ref>[https://cbpacs.delhi.gov.in/ "Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan"], official website.</ref>


He later completed his B.A.M.S. at Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, in 2017 with first-class distinction.<ref name=RG/>
Narine earned his Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda [M.D. (Ayurveda)] in Panchkarma in 2021 from the National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur (NIADU), Jaipur.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Medicine_in_Ayurveda "Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda"], Wikipedia.</ref><ref>[https://www.nia.nic.in/md.html "Post-Graduate Programme – NIA"], National Institute of Ayurveda.</ref>


Dr. Narine earned his [[wikipedia:Doctor_of_Medicine_in_Ayurveda|M.D. (Ayurveda)]] in Panchkarma in 2021 from the [https://nia.edu.in/ National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA)], Jaipur.<ref>Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda – overview page. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Medicine_in_Ayurveda. </ref><ref>Post-Graduate Programme – National Institute of Ayurveda. Available at: https://www.nia.nic.in/md.html#googtrans(hi%7Cen).</ref>
His M.D. thesis, which examined Panchkarma-based management of ''Asthi-Majja-Kshaya'' (low bone mineral density), received national recognition during the 2024 AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day academic awards, ranking 18th (All India Ranking).<ref name="aimil">[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=972647211561675&set=pb.100064492166738.-2207520000 "AIMIL NAYD Academic Award"], Facebook.</ref>


His M.D. thesis, which examined Panchkarma-based management of ''Asthi-Majja-Kshaya'' (low bone mineral density), received national recognition during the 2024 AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day academic awards, ranking 18th (All India Ranking).<ref>AIMIL NAYD Academic Award Recognition – Dr Avvinish Narine. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=972647211561675&set=pb.100064492166738.-2207520000.</ref>
He is currently completing a Ph.D. in Panchkarma at NIADU, focusing on the clinical management of ''Sarvanga Vatavyadhi'' correlated with Motor Neuron Disease specifically Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS].
 
He is currently completing a Ph.D. in Panchkarma at NIA, focusing on the clinical management of ''Sarvanga Vatavyadhi'' correlated with [[wikipedia:ALS|ALS]].<ref name=RG/>


==Research interests==
==Research interests==
Narine's academic interests include:
Narine's academic interests include:
* Panchkarma clinical research
* Panchkarma clinical research
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* Ayurveda–AI integration
* Ayurveda–AI integration
* Global Ayurveda education
* Global Ayurveda education
* Physiological effects of ''Shirodhara'' therapy
* Physiological effects of ''Panchkarma'' therapies


==Career==
==Career==
Narine has conducted clinical research on ''Vata-Vyadhi'', osteopenia and neurodegenerative conditions as part of his postgraduate and doctoral work. He has presented at academic conferences and has received Best Paper and Best Poster awards.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Avvinish-Narine "Avvinish Narine – Research profile"], ResearchGate.</ref>


Dr. Narine has conducted clinical research on ''Vata-Vyadhi'', osteopenia and neurodegenerative conditions as part of his postgraduate and doctoral work. He has presented at academic conferences and has received Best Paper and Best Poster awards.<ref name=RG/>
He has served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals, including ''Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence'', contributing to the article "Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine: evidence, barriers and a research roadmap for personalized care" (2025).<ref name="frontiers-ai">[https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/artificial-intelligence/articles/10.3389/frai.2025.1659338/full "Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine"], Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 2025.</ref>
 
He has served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals, including ''Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence'', contributing to the article "Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine: evidence, barriers and a research roadmap for personalized care" (2025).<ref>Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine: evidence, barriers and a research roadmap for personalized care. ''Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence'', 2025. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/artificial-intelligence/articles/10.3389/frai.2025.1659338/full. </ref>
 
In 2025, Dr. Narine was invited by the University of Trinidad and Tobago to present his paper titled "Ramlila in Trinidad & Tobago as Performative Healing Through the Lens of Ayurveda" at an academic symposium, delivering the session during the post-lunch segment.<ref>UTT Symposium Programme Schedule – Post-Lunch Session. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122147334470828114&set=pcb.122147334752828114.


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In 2024, Narine was invited by the University of Trinidad and Tobago to present his paper titled ''"Ramlila in Trinidad & Tobago as Performative Healing Through the Lens of Ayurveda"'' at an academic symposium.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122147334470828114&set=pcb.122147334752828114 "UTT Symposium Programme"], Facebook.</ref>


Dr. Narine has filed two patent applications with the Indian Patent Office relating to Panchkarma innovations; specifications remain unpublished.<ref>Indian Patent Office Search Portal. Available at: https://iprsearch.ipindia.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/PatentDetails.</ref>
Narine has filed two patent applications with the Indian Patent Office relating to Panchkarma innovations; specifications remain unpublished.<ref>[https://iprsearch.ipindia.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/PatentDetails "Indian Patent Office Search Portal"], Indian Patent Office.</ref>


He is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ananta AyurHeart, an initiative focused on Ayurveda education and cultural exchange.<ref>Ananta AyurHeart – Official Page. Instagram. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/ananta_ayurheart/.</ref>
He is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ananta AyurHeart, an initiative focused on Ayurveda education and cultural exchange.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/ananta_ayurheart/ "Ananta AyurHeart"], Instagram.</ref>


==Teaching & academic activities==
==Teaching & academic activities==
Narine has delivered Panchkarma training sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars at NIADU.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122223624230157920 "Panchkarma training session"], Facebook.</ref>


Dr. Narine has delivered Panchkarma training sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars at NIA.<ref>Panchkarma training session. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122223624230157920. </ref>
He has conducted instructional sessions for international visitors and delegations to the Panchkarma Department.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122124520622157920 "Training for international visitors"], Facebook.</ref>


He has conducted instructional sessions for international visitors and delegations to the Panchkarma Department.<ref>Training for international visitors. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122124520622157920. </ref>
As a Ph.D. scholar, he has organised and participated in departmental CME programmes and Panchkarma workshops.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122166246566157920 "CME participation"], Facebook.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122126199806157920 "Panchkarma workshop"], Facebook.</ref>


As a Ph.D. scholar, he has organised and participated in departmental CME programmes and Panchkarma workshops.<ref>CME participation. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122166246566157920.</ref><ref>Workshop involvement. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122126199806157920.</ref>
He has also delivered academic presentations during postgraduate departmental activities.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122139816452157920 "Departmental PG presentations"], Facebook.</ref>
 
He has also delivered academic presentations during postgraduate departmental activities.<ref>Departmental PG presentations. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122139816452157920.</ref>


==Media & public engagement==
==Media & public engagement==
Narine appeared in multiple televised segments on Doordarshan, including the TV programme ''Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada Vishesh'', DD Rajasthan (2024), segment 41:32–43:02.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMAauzPGBc&t=2492s "Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada"], YouTube, 2024.</ref>


Dr. Narine appeared in multiple televised segments on Doordarshan, including the TV programme ''Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada Vishesh'', DD Rajasthan (2024), where his segment appears at 41:32–43:02.<ref>Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada Vishesh – DD Rajasthan. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMAauzPGBc&t=2492s.</ref>
He was featured in a Doordarshan special on international Ayurveda students in Jaipur, segment 2:52–3:40.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSp460-oDI&t=172s "Doordarshan foreign students feature"], YouTube, 2023.</ref>


He was also featured in a Doordarshan special on international Ayurveda students in Jaipur, where he appears at 2:52–3:40.<ref>Doordarshan Feature – Foreign Ayurveda Students. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSp460-oDI&t=172s.</ref> In 2023, he discussed his academic journey and the significance of being the first Ayurveda physician from Trinidad and Tobago in an interview with the ThinQ360 International channel; his segment appears at 9:10–11:11.<ref>Interview with Dr Avvinish Annant Narine (ThinQ360 International). YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZnx9zvlfhQ&t=550s.</ref>
In 2023, he discussed his academic journey in an interview with ThinQ360 International channel, segment 9:10–11:11.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZnx9zvlfhQ&t=550s "ThinQ360 interview"], YouTube, 2023.</ref>


In 2020, he delivered a lecture on yoga and Ayurvedic principles at the High Commission of India, Port of Spain.<ref>Lecture at the Indian High Commission. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInTnT/posts/trinidadian-dr-avvinish-narine-in-dark-jacket-recently-visited-high-commission-w/2474343106009103/.</ref>
In 2020, he delivered a lecture on yoga and Ayurvedic principles at the High Commission of India, Port of Spain.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInTnT/posts/trinidadian-dr-avvinish-narine-in-dark-jacket-recently-visited-high-commission-w/2474343106009103/ "High Commission lecture"], Facebook, 2020.</ref>


==Awards & recognition==
==Awards & recognition==
 
* AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day Academic Awards (2024), ranked 18th nationwide.<ref name="aimil"/>
* Recognition at the AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day Academic Awards (2024), ranked 18th nationwide.<ref>AIMIL NAYD Academic Award Recognition – Dr Avvinish Narine. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=972647211561675&set=pb.100064492166738.-2207520000.</ref>
* Winner, Panchkarma Department logo-design competition, National Institute of Ayurveda.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122123259470157920 "Logo competition"], Facebook.</ref>
* Winner of the Panchkarma Department logo-design competition, National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA).<ref>Panchkarma Department Logo Competition. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122123259470157920.</ref>
* Third Prize, "Best Idea Competition", National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122166246566157920 "Best Idea Competition"], Facebook.</ref>
* Third Prize – "Best Idea Competition", National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur.<ref>Best Idea Competition. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122166246566157920.</ref>
* First Prize, Essay Competition on National Human Rights Day, Topic "Usefulness & Limitations of Human Rights" National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur (January 2026).


==Selected publications==
==Selected publications==
 
* Narine A., Mangal G. "A Panchkarma Approach in the Management of Sarvanga Vatavyadhi (MND–ALS)." ''International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology'', 2025.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397095449 "Sarvanga Vatavyadhi case report"], ResearchGate, 2025.</ref>
* Narine A.; Mangal G., "A Panchkarma Approach in the Management of Sarvanga Vatavyadhi (MND–ALS): A Clinical Case Report", ''International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology'', 2025.<ref>Panchkarma Approach in Sarvanga Vatavyadhi (MND–ALS). ''Journal of Clinical Panchkarma'', 2025. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397095449. </ref>
* Narine A., Mangal G. et al. "Hemodynamic Effects of Shirodhara on Vital Signs." ''World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research'', 2025.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391800667 "Shirodhara effects"], ResearchGate, 2025.</ref>
* Narine A.; Mangal G. et al., "A Single-Group Observational Study Assessing the Hemodynamic Effects of Shirodhara on Vital Signs", ''World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research'', 2025.<ref>Hemodynamic Effects of Shirodhara. ''International Journal of Ayurveda Research and Practice'', 2025. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391800667. </ref>
* Narine A., Moazzamipeiro F., et al. "Transforming Ayurveda Research through AI Technology & Traditional Wisdom." ''Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine'', 2025.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391248174 "Ayurveda-AI research"], ResearchGate, 2025.</ref>
* Narine A.; Moazzamipeiro F.; Mangal G.; Moazzamipeiro M., "Transforming Ayurveda Research through AI Technology & Traditional Wisdom", ''Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine'', 2025.<ref>Transforming Ayurveda Research through AI. ''Journal of Integrative Digital Medicine'', 2025. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391248174. </ref>
* Narine A., Mangal G., Upadhyay A. "Comparative Clinical Study on Asthi-Majja-Kshaya Using Panchkarma Interventions." ''Journal of Indian System of Medicine'', 2024.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382066616 "Asthi-Majja-Kshaya study"], ResearchGate, 2024.</ref>
* Narine A.; Mangal G.; Upadhyay A., "A Comparative Clinical Study on Asthi-Majja-Kṣhaya Using Panchkarma Interventions", ''Journal of Indian System of Medicine'', 2024.<ref>Asthi-Majja-Kshaya Panchkarma Study. ''Ayurvedic Clinical Research Review'', 2024. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382066616.</ref>
* Narine A., Moazzamipeiro F., Mangal G. "Globalization of Ayurveda." ''International Ayurvedic Medical Journal'', 2021.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357328930 "Globalization of Ayurveda"], ResearchGate, 2021.</ref>
* Narine A.; Moazzamipeiro F.; Mangal G., "Globalization of Ayurveda", ''International Ayurvedic Medical Journal'', 2021.<ref name="Globalization">Globalization of Ayurveda. ''International Ayurvedic Medical Journal'', 2021. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357328930.</ref>
* Narine A., Mangal G. et al. "The Efficacy of 'Kuka Cough Syrup' in Acute Cough." ''International Journal of Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine'', 2021.<ref>[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354270797 "Kuka Cough Syrup study"], ResearchGate, 2021.</ref>
* Narine A.; Mangal G. et al., "The Efficacy of 'Kuka Cough Syrup' in Acute Cough", ''International Journal of Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine'', 2021.<ref>Kuka Cough Syrup Study. ''Journal of Natural Product-Based Therapeutics'', 2021. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354270797.</ref>


==Community involvement==
==Community involvement==
 
Narine has contributed to Ayurveda outreach and education within Caribbean communities through academic and cultural programmes organised by Indian diplomatic missions and academic institutions.
Dr. Narine has contributed to Ayurveda outreach and education within Caribbean communities through academic and cultural programmes organised by Indian diplomatic missions and academic institutions.<ref>Lecture at the Indian High Commission. Facebook. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInTnT/posts/trinidadian-dr-avvinish-narine-in-dark-jacket-recently-visited-high-commission-w/2474343106009103/. </ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
 
Narine has resided in India since 2011, spending seven years in New Delhi during his undergraduate Ayurvedic training, and more than seven years in Jaipur while completing his postgraduate and doctoral studies at NIADU. He is married to [[Fatemeh Moazzamipeiro]], the first Iranian Ayurveda practitioner to earn formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications and a researcher. He speaks English, Trinidadian Creole English, Hindi and Sanskrit.
Dr. Narine has resided in India since 2011, spending seven years in New Delhi during his undergraduate Ayurvedic training, and more than seven years in Jaipur while completing his postgraduate and doctoral studies at the National Institute of Ayurveda.<ref name=RG/>
 
He is married to [[Fatemeh Moazzamipeiro]], an Iranian Ayurveda practitioner and researcher.
 
He speaks English, Trinidadian Creole English, Hindi and Sanskrit.


==References==
==References==
 
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Avvinish-Narine ResearchGate profile]
* [https://www.academia.edu/88000048/Globalization_of_Ayurveda Academia.edu – ''Globalization of Ayurveda'']
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZnx9zvlfhQ ThinQ360 interview]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMAauzPGBc&t=2492s Doordarshan Hindi Pakhwada segment]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSp460-oDI&t=172s Doordarshan foreign-students feature]


* https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Avvinish-Narine
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* https://www.academia.edu/88000048/Globalization_of_Ayurveda
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZnx9zvlfhQ
[[Category:Trinidad and Tobago physicians]]
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMAauzPGBc&t=2492s
[[Category:National Institute of Ayurveda alumni]]
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSp460-oDI&t=172s
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 29 January 2026

Dr. Avvinish Annant Narine is a Trinidadian Ayurveda physician, Panchkarma specialist, researcher and educator from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. He is recognised as the first citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to earn formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications (B.A.M.S., M.D. Panchkarma and currently Ph.D. scholar).[1]

Early life and education

Narine initially trained in information technology and telecommunications, earning a Diploma in Telecommunications Technology (2006) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management (2010) from the University of Trinidad and Tobago.[2]

He later completed his B.A.M.S. at Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, in 2017 with first-class distinction.[3]

Narine earned his Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda [M.D. (Ayurveda)] in Panchkarma in 2021 from the National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur (NIADU), Jaipur.[4][5]

His M.D. thesis, which examined Panchkarma-based management of Asthi-Majja-Kshaya (low bone mineral density), received national recognition during the 2024 AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day academic awards, ranking 18th (All India Ranking).[6]

He is currently completing a Ph.D. in Panchkarma at NIADU, focusing on the clinical management of Sarvanga Vatavyadhi correlated with Motor Neuron Disease specifically Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS].

Research interests

Narine's academic interests include:

  • Panchkarma clinical research
  • Ayurvedic neurorehabilitation
  • Motor neuron diseases
  • Osteometabolic disorders
  • Ayurveda–AI integration
  • Global Ayurveda education
  • Physiological effects of Panchkarma therapies

Career

Narine has conducted clinical research on Vata-Vyadhi, osteopenia and neurodegenerative conditions as part of his postgraduate and doctoral work. He has presented at academic conferences and has received Best Paper and Best Poster awards.[7]

He has served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals, including Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, contributing to the article "Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine: evidence, barriers and a research roadmap for personalized care" (2025).[8]

In 2024, Narine was invited by the University of Trinidad and Tobago to present his paper titled "Ramlila in Trinidad & Tobago as Performative Healing Through the Lens of Ayurveda" at an academic symposium.[9]

Narine has filed two patent applications with the Indian Patent Office relating to Panchkarma innovations; specifications remain unpublished.[10]

He is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ananta AyurHeart, an initiative focused on Ayurveda education and cultural exchange.[11]

Teaching & academic activities

Narine has delivered Panchkarma training sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars at NIADU.[12]

He has conducted instructional sessions for international visitors and delegations to the Panchkarma Department.[13]

As a Ph.D. scholar, he has organised and participated in departmental CME programmes and Panchkarma workshops.[14][15]

He has also delivered academic presentations during postgraduate departmental activities.[16]

Media & public engagement

Narine appeared in multiple televised segments on Doordarshan, including the TV programme Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada Vishesh, DD Rajasthan (2024), segment 41:32–43:02.[17]

He was featured in a Doordarshan special on international Ayurveda students in Jaipur, segment 2:52–3:40.[18]

In 2023, he discussed his academic journey in an interview with ThinQ360 International channel, segment 9:10–11:11.[19]

In 2020, he delivered a lecture on yoga and Ayurvedic principles at the High Commission of India, Port of Spain.[20]

Awards & recognition

  • AIMIL NAYD National Ayurveda Day Academic Awards (2024), ranked 18th nationwide.[6]
  • Winner, Panchkarma Department logo-design competition, National Institute of Ayurveda.[21]
  • Third Prize, "Best Idea Competition", National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur.[22]
  • First Prize, Essay Competition on National Human Rights Day, Topic "Usefulness & Limitations of Human Rights" National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur (January 2026).

Selected publications

  • Narine A., Mangal G. "A Panchkarma Approach in the Management of Sarvanga Vatavyadhi (MND–ALS)." International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, 2025.[23]
  • Narine A., Mangal G. et al. "Hemodynamic Effects of Shirodhara on Vital Signs." World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2025.[24]
  • Narine A., Moazzamipeiro F., et al. "Transforming Ayurveda Research through AI Technology & Traditional Wisdom." Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2025.[25]
  • Narine A., Mangal G., Upadhyay A. "Comparative Clinical Study on Asthi-Majja-Kshaya Using Panchkarma Interventions." Journal of Indian System of Medicine, 2024.[26]
  • Narine A., Moazzamipeiro F., Mangal G. "Globalization of Ayurveda." International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, 2021.[27]
  • Narine A., Mangal G. et al. "The Efficacy of 'Kuka Cough Syrup' in Acute Cough." International Journal of Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine, 2021.[28]

Community involvement

Narine has contributed to Ayurveda outreach and education within Caribbean communities through academic and cultural programmes organised by Indian diplomatic missions and academic institutions.

Personal life

Narine has resided in India since 2011, spending seven years in New Delhi during his undergraduate Ayurvedic training, and more than seven years in Jaipur while completing his postgraduate and doctoral studies at NIADU. He is married to Fatemeh Moazzamipeiro, the first Iranian Ayurveda practitioner to earn formal Ayurvedic medical qualifications and a researcher. He speaks English, Trinidadian Creole English, Hindi and Sanskrit.

References

  1. ↑ "Foreigners make Jaipur a hub for Ayurveda degrees", The Economic Times, 23 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "University of Trinidad and Tobago", official website.
  3. ↑ "Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan", official website.
  4. ↑ "Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda", Wikipedia.
  5. ↑ "Post-Graduate Programme – NIA", National Institute of Ayurveda.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "AIMIL NAYD Academic Award", Facebook.
  7. ↑ "Avvinish Narine – Research profile", ResearchGate.
  8. ↑ "Artificial intelligence in traditional medicine", Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 2025.
  9. ↑ "UTT Symposium Programme", Facebook.
  10. ↑ "Indian Patent Office Search Portal", Indian Patent Office.
  11. ↑ "Ananta AyurHeart", Instagram.
  12. ↑ "Panchkarma training session", Facebook.
  13. ↑ "Training for international visitors", Facebook.
  14. ↑ "CME participation", Facebook.
  15. ↑ "Panchkarma workshop", Facebook.
  16. ↑ "Departmental PG presentations", Facebook.
  17. ↑ "Prashnottri Rajbhasha Hindi Pakhwada", YouTube, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Doordarshan foreign students feature", YouTube, 2023.
  19. ↑ "ThinQ360 interview", YouTube, 2023.
  20. ↑ "High Commission lecture", Facebook, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Logo competition", Facebook.
  22. ↑ "Best Idea Competition", Facebook.
  23. ↑ "Sarvanga Vatavyadhi case report", ResearchGate, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Shirodhara effects", ResearchGate, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Ayurveda-AI research", ResearchGate, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Asthi-Majja-Kshaya study", ResearchGate, 2024.
  27. ↑ "Globalization of Ayurveda", ResearchGate, 2021.
  28. ↑ "Kuka Cough Syrup study", ResearchGate, 2021.

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