Evidence Synthesis Specialist and Pediatric Nurse with over ten years of experience in research. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Technology and Informatics, actively engaged in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) activities and leading evidence synthesis projects. Demonstrates expertise in quantitative research with a strong publication record in national and international journals. Research interests include pain management, child and adolescent health, and capacity-building in evidence synthesis methodologies such as systematic reviews, overviews, rapid reviews, and scoping reviews. Provides consultancy and training to researchers and postgraduate scholars, contributing significantly to informed healthcare decision-making and public health research.

MSc (Child Health Nursing), MPhil, PhD (Nursing)

HTA, evidence synthesis

International Blog Contributions:
Published thought-leadership blogs for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day 2024 and The Global Alliance for Nursing and Midwifery, focusing on intersectoral action, technology in health, and human milk donation.

Evidence Ambassador (2022 & 2024):
Served as an Evidence Ambassador promoting evidence-informed healthcare globally on World EBHC Day.

Framework Development (Copyright Registered):
Developed and registered a unique framework on factors influencing human breast milk transfer (L-154053/2024).

Editorial Board & Peer Review:
Editorial board member for BMC Pediatrics and BMC Public Health; reviewer for JBI Evidence Implementation.

Workshops & Capacity Building:
Organized and delivered multiple workshops on systematic reviews, HTA, and evidence synthesis to strengthen research capacity.

HTA and Evidence Synthesis Consultancy:
Provides professional consultancy for research projects, HTA work, and search strategy development for academic and industry partners.

1. Assistant Professor

Department of Health Technology and Informatics, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE March 17, 2025 – Present

Leading Health Technology Assessment (HTA) activities for policy and decision-making.

Coordinating and conducting evidence synthesis projects, including systematic, scoping, and rapid reviews.

Teaching and mentoring postgraduate students, researchers, and faculty in HTA and evidence-informed decision-making.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on national and international research initiatives.

Program Co-ordinator for MSc Health Technology Assessment.

2. Research Fellow

Centre for Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (Former PHESA), PSPH, MAHE
May 2022 – March 16, 2025

Conducted systematic reviews, scoping reviews, mixed-method reviews, and overviews across clinical and public health domains.

Mentored faculty, postgraduate students, and PhD scholars in evidence synthesis methods.

Faculty for Cochrane South Asian Satellite; contributed to training and capacity-building workshops.

Facilitated certificate courses and supported evidence translation activities.

Engaged in national and international interdisciplinary collaborations.

3. Faculty – Cochrane Affiliate Centre, MAHE

September 2024 – Present

Supporting methodological training and evidence synthesis activities within the Cochrane South Asia network.

Contributing to institutional capacity building in evidence-generation and evidence use.

4. Lecturer

Udupi College of Nursing, Manipal 2016 – 2018

Taught pediatric nursing and research methodology to undergraduate students.

Supervised clinical postings and mentored students in research and evidence-based practice.

Organized conferences, research days, and workshops as part of academic responsibilities.

5. PhD Teaching & Clinical Engagement

Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE 2018 – 2022
Taught pediatric nursing and research-related topics to nursing students.
Guided students in systematic reviews and evidence appraisal.
Provided clinical teaching and care for pediatric surgical patients, including pre- and post-operative support.

6. Staff Nurse

Kasturba Medical College Hospital, MAHE, Manipal 2013 – 2014
Delivered comprehensive clinical care to pediatric and adult patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient management.

Awards and recognition:

TMA Pai Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Research Publication (2024)
Awarded by Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE for the impactful randomized controlled trial titled “Nonpharmacological interventions for managing postoperative pain and anxiety in children.”

Farah Jamal Award (2025)
Selected as the recipient of the prestigious Farah Jamal Award in recognition of significant contributions to amplifying under-represented and marginalised voices in evidence synthesis. Scheduled to receive the award on December 15th, 2025.