Dr. Nirupama. A. Y

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Dr. Nirupama. A. Y

Senior Lecturer

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Qualifications

M.B.B.S, M.D (Community Medicine), Diploma in HIV and Family Education (IGNOU)

Dr. Nirupama is a dedicated public health professional, specializing in research, teaching, and administration. With a focus on non-communicable diseases and mental health among adolescents, she has made significant strides in understanding and improving health outcomes in this demographic. Her interest lies in navigating various aspects of public health, including health systems strengthening, telemedicine, occupational health, and healthcare utilization. Drivenby her passion for teaching, she aims to mould future public health enthusiasts while striving to make a lasting impact through her research endeavours. With a commitment to research excellence and a desire to create positive change, she is poised to continue her impactful contributions to the field of public health.

Areas of Expertise

Epidemiology
Non-communicable diseases

Areas of interest

Adolescent health- focus on mental health
Non-communicable diseases- focus on life course epidemiology
Health system strengthening and healthcare utilization
Telemedicine
Public health nutrition Bioethics

Publications

Over 25 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals,with 7 research paper presentations at national and international conferences.

Current Research activities / Projects

Project coordinator for WHO-SEARO initiatives focusing on health system strengthening and emergency preparedness, including the evaluation of IHR monitoring tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Co-PI for the Health Technology Assessment India project,collaborating with DHR-HTAIn to establish a regional resources hub at IIPH-Hyderabad.
Involved in capacity-building initiatives for the public healthcare sector in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, piloting interventions based on nurturing care framework for early childhood development in collaboration with UNICEF(AcECD).
Contributing as a team member for operational research capacity building for SEVA partners in India & Nepal, focusing on technical expertise, report development, and research & training implementation.
Leading the E2E Clinical Research Fellowship Program, funded by Pfizer, overseeing clinical research and evidence generation in oncology, infectious diseases, and dermatology, while ensuring project coordination, stakeholder liaison, and report development.
Participating as a team member in clinical research and evidence-generation efforts with MIMS-SHARE India, providing technical expertise and supporting report development, research, and training implementation.

Teaching / Academic Involvement

Teaching faculty in modules of Introduction to Public Health,Health Policy Planning and Management, Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health, Public Health Nutrition, Logistic Planning and Drug Distribution, and National Health Programs for PGDPHM and MPH courses.
Module coordinator and teaching faculty for Public Health Nutrition, Non-Communicable Diseases, and National Health & Nutrition Programmes.
Mentored PGDPHM and MPH candidates in their dissertations.

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