Team Category: vadu team
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Dr. Rutuja Patil (PhD)
Dr. Patil is a global health researcher and implementation scientist with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of health systems research, digital health, and community engagement. She has played a key role in establishing the Indian HDSS Network, uniting 19 research sites across India to strengthen evidence generation for health policy. Her…
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Dr. Aditi Apte (MBBS, MD Pharmacology, PhD)
Dr. Apte is a clinical pharmacologist and public health researcher with combined industry and academic experience of 20 years. Her research interests include nutrition in particular anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies, bioethics, vaccines and antimicrobial resistance. A lead investigator at KEMHRC’s community-based departments, her key projects include the use of liposomal micronutrient fortified body oil for…
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Dr. Dhiraj Agarwal (Ph.D. Health Science)
Dr. Agarwal is a distinguished health scientist with extensive experience in respiratory health research, project management, and academic coordination. He was awarded an NIHR-RESPIRE Post-Doctoral Fellowship, during which he collaborated with general practitioners in Pune to explore their perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of lung problems. Dr. Agarwal has actively participated in national and…
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Dr. Anand Kawade (MD, DCH)
A paediatrician by training, Dr. Kawade is a trained vaccinologist, public health scientist and clinical trial specialist. He has considerable experience in conducting large phase II and III, GCP/ ICH compliant, community-based vaccine trials, and has been a principal investigator for large phase III trials of vaccines like Rotavac, Rotasiil, Pneumosiil, Covishield, and Cervavac. Dr.…
