Bridging classical epidemiology with modern science

A physician scientist with a MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, (University of Delhi), a post-graduation in Paediatrics and a PhD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Prof.Shinjini Bhatnagar served as Professor of Eminence at Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) until February 2023 and was subsequently appointed Distinguished Professor at THSTI until May 2025.

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She currently holds the position of ICMR-Dr. C.G. Pandit National Chair.

She worked with the Department of Paediatrics at AIIMS for 25 years as a paediatric gastroenterologist and a physician-scientist. Her group's hypothesis-driven research led to the introduction of several interventions in the management of acute and persistent childhood diarrhoea such as dietary algorithms, modified low osmolarity ORS and zinc. These were incorporated as part of the national and global policy. She led the development of diagnostic tests for celiac disease that were introduced in the market for clinical use.