Smt. A. V. Chandrakala M.A. M.phil, is a Technical Officer-B with 40 years of experience in associating with ICMR-VCRC research projects in the area of: collection of blood smears for malaria/lymphatic filariasis (LF), conducting blood surveys using ICT/FTS kits, administering radical treatment for filaria and malaria patients and monitoring their side reactions in community based trials, motivating communities to participate in community based vector control activities and MDA, collection of qualitative and quantitative data in the community to assess the knowledge and perceptions of people regarding LF using anthropological techniques, involving the school children in the program of creating awareness on mosquito breeding and control measures.