Professional Profile of Dr. Varsha, Nutritionist

Biographical Sketch

Dr Varsha, PhD RD, CCNS, CNIS — an internationally known clinical nutritionist, author, educator and researcher is Founder Chair, Indian Institute of Nutritional Sciences — IINS. A Panel Member — World Health Organisation Guidelines for Nutrition Practices in South-East Asia, Scientific Committee Chair, IAAND [International Affiliate of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics], USA 2018-2020, Principle Investigator India — Diabetes in India Nutrition Guidelines Study [DINGS] & Resource Person — API Textbook of Medicine — 9th & 10th Edition Chapter on Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support. Show more.. Recipient of Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Fund Award for International Exchange in Nutrition, Dietetics & Management, AND, USA & Smt Malathy Endowment Award in recognition of valuable contribution to the field of Nutrition — Woman Doctors Association, Tamilnadu. Dr Varsha received a doctorate as alumnus on Madras Medical College, in Foods, Nutrition-Medicine, Madras University, a master's degree from MS University of Baroda, and undergraduate degree from SIET Women's College, Madras University. Clinical Nutrition certification from Leeds University, UK, Research Assistant to Dr Mitch Kaminski Jr, Chicago, USA and specialized in Nutrition Injury with Dr Mary Ann Knight, Phoenix Arizona, USA, Pediatric Nutrition @ Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK. [shrink]