Dr. Bevinje Srinivas Kakkilaya is the founder of a prominent online resource focused on malaria prevention and education, established in 1999. Practicing as a physician in Mangaluru, Karnataka, since 1992, Dr. Kakkilaya has been instrumental in launching the Malaria Control Programme in the region, collaborating with experts from Kasturba Medical College. He is currently involved in significant research projects in partnership with institutions like Pennsylvania State University, enhancing diagnostic techniques for malaria.

Dr. Kakkilaya authored "Malaria: Modern Day Management," a comprehensive guide detailing the disease's pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment protocols, and prevention strategies. His contributions extend to various health initiatives, including a fortnightly health column and the establishment of the Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences—India's first peer-reviewed, online-only biomedical journal. Dr. Kakkilaya’s work significantly impacts public health discourse in tropical medicine and continues to shed light on communicable diseases, advocating for rational medical practices and community health education.