Barsha Gadapani Pathak | Public Health | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Barsha Gadapani Pathak | Public Health | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Barsha Gadapani Pathak, University of Bergen and Society for Applied Studies, India

Dr. Barsha Gadapani Pathak is an Indian physician-scientist specializing in public health and implementation science, with a focus on maternal and child health. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Bergen, Norway, and serves as a Scientist at the Society for Applied Studies, New Delhi. With extensive experience in research, policy engagement, and program implementation, she has led and contributed to multiple WHO- and ICMR-funded projects. Her work spans childhood pneumonia, stillbirth prevention, anemia reduction, and kangaroo mother care. She is also a Lancet Citizens’ Commission Fellow and an invited expert for national and international public health forums. 🌍📊👩‍⚕️

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🎓 Education

Dr. Pathak is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health with a specialization in Implementation Science and Maternal-Child Health at the University of Bergen, Norway. She holds a Diploma in Community Mental Health from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi (2021), and an MD in Community Medicine from Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2019), where she ranked 3rd in the university. She earned her MBBS from BVP, Pune University in 2013. Her educational background integrates clinical knowledge with public health expertise, providing a strong foundation for her implementation research in health system strengthening. 🎓📚🩺

💼 Experience

Dr. Pathak currently serves as a Scientist at the Society for Applied Studies, New Delhi, since September 2024. Previously, she was a Research Scientist and Young Investigator with PRERNA from 2020 to 2024. She also worked as an Assistant Professor in Community Medicine at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and as a Medical Officer with the National Health Mission, Assam. With over a decade of cross-disciplinary experience in academia, clinical settings, and global health research, she has contributed extensively to national health programs and WHO guideline development efforts, bridging field implementation with evidence-based policy making. 🧪🏥🌐

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Pathak has received numerous accolades, including the Best Resident Award from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (2019) and the Parimala Subramaniyan Award for excellence in Community Medicine (2018). She ranked 3rd in MD Community Medicine at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and earned a Certificate of Appreciation at an International Public Health Conference (2020). She has secured multiple prestigious grants from WHO, ICMR, and DJST, and has served as a speaker, expert panelist, and resource person in national and global forums, highlighting her dedication and leadership in advancing public health. 🏆🎖️📜

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Pathak’s research focuses on implementation science in maternal and child health, particularly improving healthcare delivery for childhood pneumonia, stillbirth prevention, neonatal care (iKMC), and anemia control. She leads and collaborates on WHO- and ICMR-funded projects aimed at translating evidence into scalable health system interventions. Her work combines mixed-methods research with health systems strengthening to reduce mortality and improve care coverage. Additionally, she has contributed to national guidelines and global evidence syntheses on childhood pneumonia and low-birth-weight care. Her studies are impactful, policy-relevant, and grounded in community-based participatory approaches. 👶📈📑

Publication Top Notes

  • Effects of kangaroo mother care on maternal and paternal health: systematic review and meta-analysis – BG Pathak, B Sinha, N Sharma, S Mazumder, N Bhandari 🍼👶 – Cited by 40 – 2023

  • Obesity prevalence and determinants among young adults, with special focus on normal-weight obesity; a cross-sectional study in Mumbai – RS Hadaye, RM Manapurath, BP Gadapani 🍔⚖️ – Cited by 33 – 2020

  • Body composition of infants born with intrauterine growth restriction: a systematic review and meta-analysis – R Manapurath, B Gadapani, L Pereira-da-Silva 🍼📉 – Cited by 27 – 2022

  • Nutritional status of the student nurses of a tertiary health-care center–a mixed-method study – R Hadaye, B Pathak, S Lavangare 🥗💉 – Cited by 18 – 2019

  • Enteral low-dose vitamin A supplementation in preterm or low birth weight infants to prevent morbidity and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis – RM Manapurath, M Kumar, BG Pathak, R Chowdhury, B Sinha, … 💊🍼 – Cited by 14 – 2022

  • Mixed-method analysis of community health camps: A novel approach beckoning – A Bhondve, B Pathak, RM Manapurath 🏥👥 – Cited by 14 – 2019

  • Normal weight obesity: role of apoB and insulin sensitivity in predicting future cardiovascular risk – RM Manapurath, R Hadaye, B Gadapani 💔💉 – Cited by 8 – 2022

  • Awareness and acceptance of H1N1 vaccination among physicians: Experience of 2017 vaccination campaign – RS Hadaye, RM Manapurath, BP Gadapani 💉🦠 – Cited by 6 – 2019

  • Combating the pandemic of COVID-19 in India: Health care worker perspective – RMM Barsha Gadapani 🦠🏥 – Cited by 5 – 2020

  • Noncompliance of the postexposure prophylactic vaccination following animal bites reporting to a rural primary health center – RMM Barsha Gadapani, Rahini S 🐕💉 – Cited by 5 – 2019

  • Diet and lifestyle risk factors associated with young adult hypertensives in India–Analysis of National Family Health Survey IV – RM Manapurath, RM Anto, B Pathak, S Malhotra, P Khanna, S Goel 🥦🍔 – Cited by 4 – 2022

  • Analyzing the challenges and demotivating factors faced by accredited social health activist workers in tribal India in implementing their roles – RMM Swati Deshpande, Barsha Gadapani P 🏞️💪 – Cited by 4 – 2019

  • Tobacco smoking and blood pressure: How are they related among the Indians?–A secondary analysis of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 data – BG Pathak, S Rahini, RM Manapurath, BN Sharath, R Gupta, S Goel 🚬💉 – Cited by 3 – 2022

  • Utilizing “Positive deviance inquiry” to explore factors influencing child health: A qualitative study – R Sabale, BG Pathak, RM Manapurath 🧒🩺 – Cited by 3 – 2021

  • Catalyzing healthcare accessibility through cashless payment gateways in India: a digital revolution – BG Pathak, G Mathew, V Chandru, MS Kamath 💳🏥 – Cited by 2 – 2024

Rasheedat Balogun | Obstetric Haemorrhage | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rasheedat Balogun | Obstetric Haemorrhage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rasheedat Balogun, University College Hospital Ibadan/ Fertpromax Consult, Nigeria

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun 🎓 is a distinguished Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at Fertpromax Consult, Lagos, Nigeria. With an MB; BS from the University of Ibadan (2013), she excelled as the Best Graduating Student in Surgery. Dr. Balogun has received multiple accolades, including Overall Best Candidate and Best Female Candidate in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the West African College of Surgeons (2020). Her research contributions include publications in prominent journals, focusing on pregnancy-related cases.

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Educational Background

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun holds a distinguished educational background in medicine and surgery. She earned her MB; BS degree from the University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, in 2013, where she graduated as the Best Graduating Student in Surgery. In 2020, she became a member of the West African College of Surgeons (MWACS) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Recently, in 2023, Dr. Balogun attained the Fellow of the Medical College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FMCOG) designation from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Her foundational education was completed at the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, where she earned her WASSC in 2005. 📚✨

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun is a highly skilled Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at Fertpromax Consult in Gbagada, Lagos, since February 2024. Previously, she served as Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, from November 2022 to October 2023. Dr. Balogun also held the position of Senior Resident in the Assisted Conception Unit (IVF) at UCH from December 2020 to October 2023 and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 2017 to 2020. Her medical journey began as a House Officer at UCH (2013-2014), with roles as a Medical Officer at several hospitals, including Get-Well Hospital and TZ Hospital. 🌟🏥

 

Awards and Honors

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements. In 2023, she was honored by University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, for her dedication and growth contributions to the hospital. She also earned the UCH Shalina Rising Star award, being recognized as one of the top six best residents’ dissertations and finishing as the first runner-up. Additionally, Dr. Balogun received the Professor Vincent Aimakhu Prize from the West African College of Surgeons in 2021 for being the best candidate in the 2020 membership examinations, along with the Eusebe Alihonou Prize for being the best female candidate. 🌟✨

 

Conclusion

Dr. Rasheedat Balogun embodies the qualities sought in a recipient of the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her exceptional educational achievements, extensive clinical experience, impactful research contributions, and recognition by peers demonstrate her unwavering commitment to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. She stands out as a candidate who not only contributes to medical science but also inspires future generations of healthcare professionals.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • A randomized controlled trial on the comparison of two doses of carbetocin with oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (Concert Trial), Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (2024) DOI: 10.1111/jog.16097 🩺
  • Assessment of anxiety and depression, and coping mechanisms during COVID-19 lockdown among pregnant women, Heliyon (2022) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10902 😷
  • Outcomes following cervical cerclage at the University College Hospital. A retrospective analysis, Conference paper (Year not specified) 📄

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse | Public health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse | Public health | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse is an experienced educator and clinical coordinator at Jigjiga University, Ethiopia, specializing in Nursing and Midwifery. With a Senior B.Sc. in Nursing and an MPH in Nutrition, he excels in clinical education, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Abdilahi’s research focuses on public health issues like under-nutrition among TB and HIV patients in the Somali region. He is skilled in statistical software and has collaborated with various institutions, including the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and Addis Ababa University, on qualitative data collection. Abdilahi is known for his strong communication skills and commitment to healthcare improvement. 🏥

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🎓 Teaching and Academic

Abdilahi prepares and delivers lectures, engages students in active learning, and contributes to curriculum development. He is dedicated to enhancing student outcomes through practical sessions and updated instructional materials.

Research Focus

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse’s research primarily focuses on public health challenges in the Somali region, East Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on undernutrition among adult tuberculosis patients, non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients, and mortality risk factors among adult stroke patients. His contributions, published in reputable journals like Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine and International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, underscore his commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through rigorous epidemiological studies and cohort designs. Abdilahi’s work integrates statistical analysis tools like SPSS and STATA, reflecting his proficiency in data-driven research methodologies aimed at addressing critical health issues. 🩺

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Incidence of mortality and risk factors among adult stroke patients in public hospitals Jigjiga town Somali region, Ethiopia: Cohort study design,” SAGE Open Medicine, 2024.
  • “Non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy and associated factors among adult HIV patients in Somali region public Hospitals, eastern Ethiopia,” International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023.
  • “Undernutrition and Associated Factors Among Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Jigjiga Public Health Facilities, Somali Region, East, Ethiopia,” Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2021.