Congratulations to Ms. Nandini Chopra and Mr. Guru Prasad | Won Prizes at the 56th Nutrition Society of India National Conference, Pune Nov 14-15, 2024
Nov 14 - Nov 15, 2024
Two of our PhD students, Ms. Nandini Chopra and Mr. Guru Prasad PN, have achieved significant recognition at the 56th Nutrition Society of India National Conference, held at Symbiosis International University, Pune, from November 14th to 15th, 2024.
- Ms. Nandini Chopra was awarded the Young Scientist Award in the Senior Category (Experimental Nutrition) for her paper titled: "Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Circulating 25(OH)D Levels of Pregnant Women: Pilot Study." This research, which she presented as part of her Ph.D. work, explores the important role of vitamin D in maternal health.
- Mr. Guru Prasad PN received the Best Poster Award in Community Nutrition for his work on "Impact of Ergocalciferol-Enhanced Mushroom on Vitamin D Concentration and Insulin Resistance: A Randomised Single-Blind Study in Vitamin D Deficient Young Adults with Obesity/Overweight in Bangalore – Study Protocol." This presentation was also part of his ongoing Ph.D. research, focusing on vitamin D deficiency and its effects on metabolic health.
We wish to congratulate both of them on this wonderful accomplishment and would like to thank their Research mentors for motivating them to achieve these recognitions!