Abhilash Patra
E2E Research Fellow
Contact Details
Qualifications
Master’s in Public Health
With a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical research, I am a dedicated public health professional committed to improving healthcare outcomes. Currently serving as an E2E Research Fellow at the Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs), I focus on clinical epidemiology within the Oncology department at Sahyadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune. My work involves identifying high-risk groups and formulating effective screening strategies to enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.
Before my current role, I worked as a Research Fellow at the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), specializing in systematic review protocols, meta-analysis, and clinical cost-effectiveness studies. I have a track record of publishing research in reputable scientific journals. Additionally, I have experience in monitoring and evaluation, having supervised various public health initiatives across Odisha and Chattisgarh.
Areas of Expertise
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Non-Communicable Disease
Areas of interest
Non-Communicable Disease, Epidemiology, Quantitative data management and analysis, Health system and policy.
Publications
Abstract Published
Perspective of breast cancer patients on breast cancer survivorship care in India. Supportive Care in Cancer (2023) 31:399.Pg-251 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07786-4
Connecting patients to survivorship programs Supportive Care in Cancer (2023) 31:399. Pg-229 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07786-4
Current Research activities / Projects
Clinical epidemiological research on breast cancer is ongoing with the Oncology Department of Sahyadri Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra.