School of Healthcare and Allied Sciences Faculty

Introduction:

Dr. Pranava Prakash is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Public Health at School of Healthcare & Allied Sciences, GD Goenka University since Feb 2022.

Education:

• MBBS from Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (A government medical college in Patna) in 2002
• PGDM from IMT. Ghaziabad, full time residential program (in HR and Marketing) in 2008
• UGC NET in 2010
• Ph D. (studying ) from DPSR University, Saket,

Research Area- Gender Studies, Maternal Health, Urban Health Interventions

• Books Published  - Yoga For Corporate Warriors: A Public Health Approach to Enhance Performance and Wellbeing , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978- 93-100-0165-5
• Building Healthier Communities: The Road to Making Career in Public Health ISBN: 978-93-5967-503-9
• Building Tomorrow’s India: Pedagogy for Developmental Excellence , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5967-861-0
• Tooth Talk: A Kid’s Handbook to Sparkling Teeth , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5967-989-1
• Vibrant Shakti: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Health and Wellness , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5980-258-9
• Germs, No Entry: A Kid’s Guide to Hygiene , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5980-287-9
• NO Stress Student’s Guide to Happy Self , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5980-610-5
• Power Nari: Women’s Guide to Full Potential , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5987-818-8
• Public Health Manifesto: Crafting A happier Planet , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-6039-033-4
• Healthcare Systems for Developed Bharat , Woodpecker Imprint, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-6076-514-9

Major Subject Taught- Biostatistics, Medical Ethics, Alternative Medicine and Yoga, Epidemiology, Communicable Disease

Public Awareness Campaigns

• Conducted Awareness Program for NCD in different organizations
• Conducted TB awareness campaign in community schools
• Conducted a Nutrition Literacy Program for government schools in Gurgaon and Sohna
• Collaborated on the Drug Abuse Free Youth Campaign with NADA Foundation to raise awareness among youth
• Campaigned for traffic safety in Gurgaon and Sohna with the help of Traffic Police
• Conducted Arthritis Awareness Drive in Sohna Local with Brahma Kumari Foundation
• Conducted Health Intervention Camp in four parts at Government Senior Secondary School, Sohna
• Organized Hand Wash and Sanitation Program at Aravalli Public School

Research Programs:

• Designed and conducted an epidemiological survey for the Anemia Mukta Haryana project, covering 6,000 women in the villages of Dhankot and Bhondasi with Medanta Medcity, Gurgaon
• Designed and conducted an epidemiological survey on road safety in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR with 3,000 participants
• Conducted an epidemiological survey on junk food eating practices among 4,000 students in the Gurgaon region