Erode: Dr Celine hailing from Modakkurichi, Erode district of Tamil Nadu is included in the special medical team spearheading the containment of COVID-19 pandemic in the United States of America. The team was set up by the US President elect-Joe Biden.
After winning the US presidential election, Joe Biden during his victory speech said maximum effort will be taken to combat the virus.
Celine's father migrated to the United States during his early years to pursue his studies in medicine. He worked as a doctor for 29 years. Following her father's profession, Celine also became a doctor.
Earlier, Celine had spent her two years of research on diseases commonly found in tribal people in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu and returned to the USA.
Celine's grandfather Thangavel, who is a retired Chief Engineer currently resides in Modakkurichi, Erode District. People in Erode are overwhelmed with joy over Celine's endeavour.