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25.03.2001  World TB day Guest Lecture at Hotel Savera for Joint Rotary Club Meeting on "TB control have we made an impact?
03.05.2001  World Asthma day Panel discussion on "Attack Asthma" at Hotel Days Inn Shaan. Panelists were Dr.Soumya Swaminathan, Mr.Vergese and Mr.Lalith Shah.
10.06.2001  Inauguration of RRFI at Karnataka Sangha by Sri Chithale.
09.07/2001  Addressed Rotary on the North West's President installation at Hotel Le Meridien.
28.07.2001  Addressed Gymkhana Club on Smoking is Suicide. 
01.08.2001  Addressed Invensys Corporation on " Building Related illnesses"
06.08.2001  Addressed the Rotary Club of Cosmos on FAQs on Asthma.
17.08.2001  Addressed Rotary club of Metro Plaza at Kuala Lumpur at Hotel Swiss Garden Palace on the Vision of RRFI.
18.08.2001  Addressed the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise on FAQs in asthma.
19.08.2001  Addressed the Rotary Club of Tituwangsa on RRFI's vision.
26.08.2001  Chest diseases screening at School for the handicapped in Anna Nagar.
01.09.2001  Addressed the Rotary club of South West on FAQs on Asthma.
20.09.2001 Awareness programme on "Frequently asked questions on Asthma"
Organised by Junior Sakhi Mandel
06.10.2001 Function to release 1st issue of House Magazine "Breathe Fresh Air"
by Chief Guest PHF PP.M. Balaji, Dist. Governor elect.
15.12.2001 Screening camp for children conducted at Punjab Association,
Vanianchavdi, Rural Head Quarters.
22.12.2001 Screening camp for children conducted at Sivananda Saraswathi
Sevashram, 226 children screened.
16.02.2002 Screening camp for children conducted at Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram.
21.03.2002 Released second issue of House Magazine "Breathe Fresh Air" on
World TB Day by Rtn. R.Ganapathy, Governor District 3230.
05.05.2002 "Asthma Day" at Hotel Tulip INN
22.08.2002 Inauguration of our Pathology Lab
08.09.2002 Free Asthma Screening Camp.
13.10.2002 Free Chest Screening Camp.
26.10.2002 Addressed Tambaram IRA at Hotel Henkela on Asthma Awareness.
31.10.2002 Addressed Rotary Club of Madras West on FAQs in Asthma.
10.11.2002 Free Asthma Screening Camp.
16.11.2002 Asthma Awareness in Port Trust Hospital.
28.11.2002 Celebrated World COPD Day at Hotel Royal Shan. Thiru S. Rangarajan (Sujatha-Writer) was the Chief Guest. Rotary Club of Madras North West has participated.
15.12.2002 Free Screening Camp.
12.01.2003 Free Asthma Screening Camp.
09.02.2003 Panel Discussion on "Frequently asked Questions on Bronchial Asthma" At Hotel Aadithya. - Panelists - Dr. M.K. Tandon, Hollywood Pvt. Hospital, Dr. R.P. Ilangho, Consultant Chest Physician, Apollo Hospital Moderator - DR. R. Narasimhan.
27.02.2003 Awareness Programme on Community Acquire Pneumonia for Ambattur, Avadi IMA at Hotel Radha Park Inn - Organized by Bergen Health Care Ltd. On 27th February 2003.
05.03.2003 Presentation of 'VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD' to Dr. R. Narasimhan, for having done 5200 Bronchoscopes, By Rotary Club of Madras North West at Hotel Savera, Chennai. Prof. Rajan Santosham, was the Chief Guest, Rtn.Sv.Rm.Ramanathan, Was guest of honor and Prof. S.K. Rajan was felicitated.
16.03.2003 Solares Meeting - Symposium on Newer Challenges in Rhinitis - Asthma Management - Chairperson: Prof. T. Ramadass. Speaker: Dr. R.Narasimhan: Topic: Rhinitis, Asthma - Link. At The Park Hotels, Anna Salai, CHENNAI-6.
19.03.2003 Academic Awareness program on Interstitial Lung Disease for General Practicenors and Post Graduates in Respiratory Medicine By Dr. R. Narasimhan.
27.03.2003 Academic Awareness Program on COPD - Overview for General Practiceners and Post Graduates in Respiratory Medicine By Dr. R. Narasimhan
30.03.2003 Respiratory Medicine Quiz Program conducted at Hotel Residency By CIPLA and Respiratory Research Foundation of India.
09.04.2003 Academic Awareness Program on Sleep Disorder for General Practiceners and Post Graduates in Respiratory Medicine By Dr. R. Narasimhan
13.04.2003 Awareness program for Rotary Club of Nanganallur on Frequently Asked Questions on Asthma. Addressed by Dr. R. Narasimhan.
25.04.2003 Panel Discussion on "SARS - A GLOBAL THREAT" At Naradha Gana Sabha, Mini Hall. Panelists: Dr. M.D. Gupte, Director, National Institute of Epediomology, Dr. R. Narasimhan and Dr. Ram Gopala Krishnan, Infectious diseases consultant. Speaker: Dr. C. Ravindranath, Director of Medical Education
08.05.2003 World Asthma Day Programme at Hotel GRT Grand Days. Dr. R. Narasimhan, has delivered the introductory address. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Thanasekaraan, Chief Guest, has delivered The Special Address. RTN. PDG. Raja Ramakrishnan, has delivered the key note address.
18.05.2003 Free Chest Diseases Screening Camp
29.05.2003 Speech by Dr. R. Narasimhan on 'Why Asthma is good for your Practice" at Hotel Shan Royal, Koyambedu, Chennai.
10.06.2003 Addressing the Rotary Club of Ambattur at AIMA Hospital - SARS is a Threat.
23.06.2003 Addressing International Women's Association at Alliance Francis at 10.15 A.M.
28.06.2003 Meeting on COPD at Hotel Taj Connemara at 8.00 P.M. Chair Person - Dr. Raj B. Singh Speakers: Dr. R. Narasimhan, Dr. Priya Jain and Dr. Prasanna Kumar Thomas. Organized by Cipla.
03.07.2003 Induction as President of Rotary Club of North West at Hotel Taj Coromandel. Dr. M.R. Girinath, Chief Guest. Dr. C.S. Ramachandran - Guest of Honor.
12.07.2003 Panel Discussion on Allergic Rhinitis at GRT Grand Days At 8.0 P.M. Speaker Dr. R. Narasimhan. Conducting by German Remedies.
18.07.2003 Workshop on Bronchoscopy at Railway Hospital, Perambur.
19.07.2003 Chest Meet 2003 - Conference at Hotel Park Sheraton
20.07.2003 New Vistas in Pulmonary Medicine. Organizing Secretary - Dr. R. Narasimhan
27.07.03 CME program at Mohan Auditorium, Halsted Surgical Clinic. Talk - 'Common Respiratory Diseases in Practice' by Dr. R. Narasimhan.
17.08.03 COPD and Asthma Screening and Dewarming of Children Project Rtn. PP. Dr. Srinivasan, Dist Secretary - Chief Guest Dr. N. Sathyavathi addressed the women on Health Awareness - Project sponsored by RRGI & Cipla.
05.09.03 RRFI Screening camp at Presidency Girl's Highter Secndary School - By Dr. A.R. Gayathri.
12.10.03 Panel Discussion on "New Antibiotics in Respiratory Medicine, where are we heading?" Panelists: Dr. R.s Narasimhan, Dr. N. Ramakrishnan, Dr. V. Ramasubramaniam, Dr. A.R. Gayathri Devi. Programe at Hotel Residency Towers, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, Chennai - 17.
27.11.03 Celebrated World COPD Day at Hotel Quality Sabari Inn, along with Rotary Club of Madras North West. Justice AR Ramalingam, was the Chief Guest.
28.12.03 RRFI Screening Vamp at RRFI Office - By Dr. A.R. Gayathri Devi
08.02.04 Conducted Free Asthma Camp at Rotary Medical Center along with Rotary Club of Madras North West and Rotary Club of Ambattur. Sponsored by Sun Radiant Group. Conducted by Dr. R. Narasimhan and Dr. A.R. Gayathri
06.03.04 Conducted Asthma Aware and Educational Programme at
AIEMA Technology Centre, Ambattur Indl. Estate, Chennai - 58. Along with Rotary Club of Madras North West and Rotary Club of Ambattur. Dr. R. Narasimhan and Dr. T. Srinivasan answered Frequently Asked Questions on Asthma.
14.03.04 Conducted Freed Asthma Screening Camp at Margaret Sidney Hospital 13, 7th st, Nanganallur, Chennai - 61. Along with Rotary Club of Madras North West and Rotary Club of Madras Central.
25.03.04 Conducted World Tb Day at Hotel Savera along with 8 Rotary Clubs Rtn. Benjamin Cherian, DGE 2004-2005 was the Chief Guest and Dr. R. Narasimhan were the Key Speakers.
27.03.04 Conducted a Panel Discussion on "Quinolens in Multi Drug Resistance Tuberculosis" at Hotel Taj Coromandal.
18.04.04 Conducted a Round Table Discussion on "Emerging Trends in the management of Asthma & COPD" at Hotel Aadithya and released CD on Asthma
06.05.04 Conducted "World Asthma Day" at Hotel Savera along with 5 Rotary Clubs. Dr. M. Natarajan was the chief guest. Key note address was delivered by Dr.R. Narasimhan, Chairman of RRFI
10.06.04 Celebrated 3rd Anniversary of RRFI at Hotel GRT. Prof.K.V. Thiruvengadam distributed the prizes to the winners of Quiz. Essay Writing and Painting Competition of RRFI. Dr.R.Narasimhan presented RRFI Vision. Dr. Nalini Krishnan released the Souvenir.
11.07.04 Ventilator Associated Pneumonias at Hotel Taj Coromandal.
16.07.04 Southern Railways and Cipla conducted continuing Medical Education Programme at Railway Hospital Perambur. Dr.R.Narasimhan addressed on "Diagnosis of Broncohogenic Carcinoma"
18.07.04 Conducted Free Asthma Screening camp at RRFI Office.
25.07.04 Conducted Chest Diseases Screening Camp at Kamarajapuram Village, opp. Dunlop along with Cipla India Ltd. & Rotary Club of Madras North West. Doctors participated are Dr.R. Narasimhan, Chairman / RRFI. Dr. A.R. Gayathri and Dr. Jayaraman.
25.07.04 Dr.R. Narasimhan, Chairman / RRFI addressed on "Chest related disorders - Reasons and Solutions" at The League Club, Arumbakkam
02.08.04 Dr.R. Narasimhan, Chairman/RRFI addressed Rotary Club of Madras Mid Town on "RRFI Vision" at Hotel Taj Coromandal
08.08.04 RRFI along with Rotary Club of Madras Mid-Town conducted Screening Camp of Traffic Constables for respiratory diseased at the Office of Jt. Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Vepery. Rtn. J. Ramalingam, was the Chief Guest and Mr. G. Uma Ganapathy Sastry, Jt. Commissioner of Police was the Guest of Honour.
28.08.04 Dr. R. Narasimhan was the Moderator for The First National Focus - Group Meet on Critical Care held at Hotel Chola Sheraton. Programme Sponsored by Zydus Cadila
05.09.04 Dr. R. Narasimhan gave a lecture on "Combination Theraphy in Bronchial Asthma" organized by Cipla.
19.09.04 Guest Lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan, on "Antibiotics in Respiratory Tract Infections" at Kanchipuram. Programme organized by Cipla
26.09.04 P.G. Lecture on "Diagnosis of Bronchogenic Cosinoma" at Hotel Residency Towers. Programme organised by Cipla.
10.10.04 Conducted a camp on "Respiratory Function and Allied Diseases" at Rotary Hospital Maraimalai Nagar. Dr. R. Narasimhan participated.
25.11.04 Celebrated "World COPD Day" at Hotel Aruna Inn along with Rotary Clubs of Madras North West, Madras West. Madras Gort. Madras Golden City and Madras Cosmos. Mr. Baskey, Cine Actor was the Chief Guest.
02.01.05 Guest Lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan, on "Out Patient Management of Asthma" at Harrisons, Nungambakkam. Programme organised by Lupin.
25.01.05 Guest Lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan on "Current Consensus - Management of Bronchial Asthma" at Diamond APICON 2005 Conference held at Mumbai.
30.01.05 RRFI along with Rotary Club of Madras North West conducted a chest diseases screening camp for building workers. Dr. R. Narasimhan. Chairman of RRFI, Dr. A.R. Gayathri, Dr. Porselvi conducted the camp.
12.02.05 Guest lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan on "Bronchoscopy in ARDS" at a conference BRONCOCON 2005 held at New Delhi
20.02.05 RRFI along with Rotary Club of Ambattur and Lupin Respiratory conducted a "Free Screening camp for Chest Diseases" at Ambattur Rotary Hospital.
20.03.05 RRFI along with Lupin Respiratory conducted a Round Discussion on "Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)" at Hotel Harrison, Chennai, Dr. R. Narasimhan, Chairman of RRFI and other 15 doctors participated.
24.03.05 RRFI along with Rotary Clubs of Madras NorthWest, Chennai Mambalam, Madras Silver Beach, conducted "World TB Day" at Hotel Harrisons, Chennai Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Dy. Director, TRC, was the Chief Guest. Dr. R. Narasimhan was the key speaker. Programme sponsored by Lupin
30.03.05 Dr. R. Narasimhan, Chairman of RRFI participated in a CME Discussion on "Compliance" for "Complete TB Cure" held at Hotel Harrisons, Chennai. Programme organized by Lupin Respiratory.
05.06.05 Conducted Respiratory Medicine Quiz at Hotel Breez by RRFI and Sun Radiant.
09.06.05 RRFI along with German Remedies conducted "Free Screening Camp" at MCJ school, Anna Nagar
09.06.05 Celebrated 4th Anniversary of RRFI at Taj Connemara Dr. N.S. Murali, was the Chief Guest and Dr. Shyam Sundar was the Guest of Honour. Prizes distributed to the winners of essay writing, quiz and painting competitions conducted by RRFI. Dr. R. Narasimhan presented overview of RRFI activities.
11.06.05 Addressed Doctors in Public Health Center, W.Mambalam on "Pulmonary Embolism"
17.06.05 Addressed Doctors in Child Trust Hospital on Respiratory Emergencies in Children.
18.06.05 Presented an article on Anti Oxidents in Mumbai.
26.06.05 CME meeting by Dr. R. Narasimhan on Management of Asthma & COPD" at Hotel Abu Palace programme sponsored by Lupin - Respiratory.
28.06.05 Programme on Sun TV. Dr. R. Narasimhan answered to the squestions raised by Sun TV viewers on Asthma
03.07.05 Received Excellence Award 2005 from Indian Medical Association for serving IMA and public. Function held at SRM dental college, Ramapuram.
31.07.05 Guset Lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan on "Management of difficult Asthma" at Hotel GRT Grand Days. Programme conducted by RRGI and Lupin Respiratory.
07.08.05 Panel Discussion on the "Management of Sino-Pulmonary Allergies" at Hotel Residency Towers. Dr. R. Narasimhan was the moderator. Programme organized by Sanofi Aventis.
13.08.05 Guest Lecture by Dr. R. Narasimhan on "Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of COPD" on the occasion of conducting a continuing Medical Education Programme by ICG at Hotel Breez.
02.09.05 Dr. R. Narasimhan was the Penalist in a Panel Discussion on "Thrombo Prophylaxis" programme organised by Sanofi Aventis at GRT Grand Days, T. Nagar.
18.09.05 RRFI along with Rotary Club of Madras NorthWest conducted Gree Chest Diseases Screening camp of the construction workers at Ampa Center one, Nelson Manikkam Road, Chennai - 29.
01.10.05 RRFI and Lupin - Respiratory conducted Seminar on "Occupational Asthma" at Hotel GRT Grand Days T. Nagar, Chennai - 17. Dr. R. Narasimhan de;overed the key note address. Dr. Nalini Krishnan, Medical Directory, The Hindu, was the chief guest.
29.10.05 Dr. R. Narasimhan along with Pfizer conducted a medical session on “The role of steroids in the Management of Respiratory Diseases” at Hotel Benzz Park, T. Nagar, CHENNAI-17.
06.11.05 Symposium on Tuberculosis at Hotel GRT Grand Days, CHENNAI. Dr. Narasimhan was a speaker. Program sponsored by Lupin.
12.11.05 APICON CME Meeting for Post Graduates.
13.11.05 RRFI along with RI District 3230 celebrated “World COPD Day” at Hotel Comfort INN Marind Towers. Thiru D. Jayakumar, Hon’ble Minister for Law and Information Technology, was the Chief Guest and Mr. Radha Ravi was the Guest of Honour.
19.11.05 Attended NAPCON 2005 held at Kolkata and gave a lecture on “Molecular biology of Tuberculosis – What the physician needs to know ?”
03.12.05 Conducted a Medical Session on “The Role of Steroids in the Management of Respiratory Diseases” at GRT Grand Days. Program sponsored by Pfizer.
26.12.05 Participated in a discussion on “Advances in Airway Disease Management” with Prof. Peter J. Barnes at Taj Connemara. Program sponsored by Cipla.
07.01.06 Attended for a talk delivered by Prof. Sidney Stuart Braman, USA. Topic: New Dimensions in COPD Management at Taj Coramandal. Program sponsored by Pfizer.
08.01.06 Attended as a Delegate at Heart Lung Congress 2006 held at
Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
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22.03.06 RRFI along with Rotary Clubs of Madras North West, Anna Nagar – Aadithya, Chennai Galaxy, Madras Industrial City and Madras North Conducted “World TB Day” at Hotel Savera, Chennai.
Dr. P.R. Narayanan, Director, TRC, was the Chief Guest. Dr. R. Narasimhan was the key speaker. Program sponsored by Lupin.
19.04.06 Dr. R. Narasimhan attended the Valedictory function of 53rd Sri Rama Navami Celebration held at Mithilalpuri Kalyana Mandapam, West Mambalam.
28.05.06 RRFI Conducted World Asthma Day along with Rotary Club of Madras Northwest at Apollo Hospital Auditorium, COLOMBO. Also conducted clinical screening camp at Chest Hospital, Colombo On the same day.
10.06.06 Addressed PG Students at Raja Muthaiah Medical College, Chidambaram, on ‘Ventilatory Strategies in ARDS’.
11.06.05 Conducted an awareness campaign on “Drug Treatment of Tuberculosis – Is there a need for new inputs?” at Hotel Comfort Inn, Egmore. Program organized by Lupin.
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Attended British Thoracic Conference in Eberdeen Scotland, UK
15.07.06 RRFI conducted free COPD & Asthma Screening Camp at Autotech Eng. Ltd. Ambattur, CHENNAI.
Programme sponsored by Lupin. 157 people participated.
23.07.06 Dr. Narasimhan gave a Lecture at a meet “Spirometry & Radiology in Practice – SRP 2006 held at GKD Auditorium, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore.
06.08.06 CME on “Hepato Pulmonary Syndrome” & “Hepato Renal Syndrome” at Hotel Green Park, Chennai. Dr. R. Narasimhan Gave a lecture on “Hepato Pulmonary Syndrome”. Program Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
20.08.06 Dr. R. Narasimhan gave a lecture on “Role of Bronchoscopy. In Pulmonary Disorders” at CME – 2006 on Pulmonary Medicine. Program held at Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool.
 26.08.06 Attended “The 4th M V Arunachalam Endowment Oration” at Indian Institute of Technology. Prof. Srinath Reddy delivered A talk on “Medical & Scientific Journalism A 21st Century Perspective” And a Symposium on “ The Art of Medical & Scientific Communication. Program conducted by The Regional Chapter Of The Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh.
23.09.06 Attended “The 20th K. Gopalakrishna Endowment Oration” at Hotel The Park. Dr. R.Narasimhan delivered a talk on “Autonomic Dysfunction and Respiratory Physician”. Prof. Christopher Mathias, London delivered A talk on “Dear Doctor I am Dizzy - What should I do?” And a Symposium on “Autonomic Dysfunction An Interdisciplinary Approach. Program organized by The Regional Chapter of The Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh.
31.10.06 Dr. R. Narasimhan attended a Symposium on “EMERGING ROLE OF NEWER FLUROQUINOLONES IN TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS” Program organized by Ranbaxy.
24.12.06 Dr. R. Narasimhan attended a Scientific Program organized by Elite Medical Academy & delivered a lecture on “What is new In Respiratory Disorders” at Hotel Breeze, Chennai.
20.01.07 Dr. R. Narasimhan participated in the CME on “AN UPDATE IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY” organized by the Inst. Of Physiology And Experimental Medicine, Madras Medical College. He gave a Lecture on “SLEEP STUDIES & INTERPRETATION”.
03.02.07 Dr. Narasimhan attended a CMD on “ENIGMA CALLED COUGH” At Hotel Harrisons, Chennai, Program sponsored by Lupin Ltd.
18.02.07 Dr. R. Narasimhan along with Rotary Club of Madras North West Conducted a medical checkup for the children at Paradise Home, Muttukadu Village, KOVALAM.
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 Conducted an Asthma Screening Camp at Chennai Trade Center,  Nandambakkam along with Lupin. 18 people were screened.
23.03.07 Dr. Narasimhan conducted a TB Screening Camp at RRFI Office. Nineteen people were screened. Program sponsored by Cipla Ltd.
31.03.07  Dr. Narasimhan gave a lecture on “Antibiotic Policy in Respiratory Infection” – A must know for all General Practitioner’s, at Dr. Rai Memorial Medical Centre, Chennai-18.
01.05.07 Conducted a Free Asthma screening camp at RRFI Office. people were screened. Free inhalers are given to deserving patients. Camp sponsored by Cipla Ltd.
03.05.07 RRFI along with Rotary Club of Madras North West and Rotary Clubs of Gombak, Titiwangsa, Sentul of Malaysia Conducted a Joint Intercity Meeting at Kualalumpur to mark The World Asthma Day. The key note address “The concept of Community Respiratory Medicine” was delivered by Dr. R. Narasimhan.

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