India Research Center
The India Research Center, based in Mumbai, serves as a hub for Harvard Chan School’s research projects, educational programs, and knowledge translation and communication work across India.
Dextrus, 6th floor,
Peninsula Towers,
Peninsula Corporate Park,
Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
India
Research
Seed Grand Funding for Early Stage Research
Identification of histone lactylation in Plasmodium falciparum as an epigenetic marker of disease severity
IRC Seed Grant funded research by Dr. Manish Kumar
The impact of household air pollution exposure from cooking and nutrition on metabolic syndrome in five periurban communities in India
IRC Seed Grant funded research by Dr. Matthew Shupler
Evaluating a non-communicable disease intervention in Chhattisgarh
student led project to study an existing NCD intervention.
Maternal Dietary Diversity in Mumbai
student led research on maternal dietary diversity and its impact on child
feeding practices in informal settlements in Mumbai.
Reliable resources for information on COVID-19
Mental Health and Trauma
Collaborating with the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation to create trauma-informed educational videos for children rescued from child labor. Led by Dr. Bizu Gelaye, aiming to reduce symptoms of trauma and improve self-confidence.
Project SANCHAR – Evidence-Based Public Policy and Practice
An initiative led by Dr. K. Viswanath to empower media professionals with tools for effective health communication. Project SANCHAR combats misinformation and supports informed public discourse in India. Read More
POSHAN ATLAS
Developing India’s first Poshan Atlas to map traditional foods and encourage dietary diversity. Led by Dr. Lindsay Jaacks, this initiative aims to combat non-communicable diseases by aligning nutrition with natural cropping patterns.
Nutrition and Behavior Change for Jan Andolan
Evaluating social and behavior change communication (SBCC) practices to promote nutrition-seeking behaviors in India. Led by Dr. K. Viswanath, the project identifies effective strategies to scale Jan Andolan.
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Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
Dr. Shilpa Bhupathiraju evaluates a program for managing hypertension and diabetes in Punjab. The study provides insights directly translatable for policy action on non-communicable diseases in India.
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Artificial Intelligence and Tuberculosis
Using AI to control and treat tuberculosis in Maharashtra. Led by Dr. Milind Tambe, the project develops predictive models to support government efforts against TB. Read More
Public Health Curriculum
Curriculum on Public Health aimed at building the capacity of the health workforce
Quality and Patient Safety in India
A collaborative project to study ways to improve hospital care in India.
Mental Health Research Priorities in Mumbai
MPH Student project comprising a qualitative study on mental health research priorities in Mumbai.
Cancer Registries in India
Studied cancer registration’s impact on health equity, examining data utilization to monitor disparities across wealth, caste, gender, and location in India.
The Bernard Lown Scholars in Cardiovascular Health Program
Global Digital Health Partnership
Food Advertising Exposures and Parental Health Knowledge
National Communication Strategy for Promotion of Mental Health
Designed the “Aao Baat Karein!” strategy to promote mental health awareness and disseminate the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, supporting the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Research Support to Harvard Students and Alumni in India
Immersion and Dissertation Projects for DrPH students
Case Study on Community Health
Case Study on the total health program in Aragonda, Andhra Pradesh
Tobacco Free Teachers-Tobacco Free Society program
Dissemination and Implementation study within schools in Bihar
