Scientist G
Email: joshib[at]nirrch[dot]res[dot]in
Phone: +(91-22) 24192043
Department: Operational and Implementation Research
Research Interests
- Preconception Care
- Anemia
- Health Technology Assessment
- PCOS
- Adolescent Health
Academic Background
| Degree | Institution | Year | |
| MBBS | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka University | 1991 | Second |
| DRH (Diploma in Reproductive Health) | Liverpool school of Tropical Medicine (UK) | 1997 | Certificate |
| PhD (Community Medicine) | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik | April 2018 |
Professional Experience
| Position | Institute/Organisation | From | To |
| Medical Officer | Family Planning Association of India, Mumbai | April 1994 | May 2000 |
| Research Officer | Division of Clinical Research, NIRRCH, Mumbai | June 2000 | April 2002 |
| Research Officer | Department of Operational Research, NIRRCH | May 2002 | May 2006 |
| Scientist C | Department of Operational Research, NIRRCH | July 2006 | August 2010 |
| Scientist D | Department of Operational Research, NIRRCH | September 2010 | August 2014 |
| Scientist E | Department of Operational Research, NIRRCH | September 2014 | August 2019 |
| Scientist F | Department of Operational and Implementation Research, NIRRCH | September 2019 | June 2024 |
| Scientist G | Department of Operational and Implementation Research, NIRRCH | July 2024 | Till Date |
Present
| Regional Resource Hub at NIRRCH for HTA, Funded by DHR, PI Dr. Beena Joshi | ||
| 1. | Dr.Pooja Gund | Scientist-D (Non-Medical) |
| 2. | Dr.Asim Kumar Padhan | Scientist-C(Non- Medical) |
| 3. | Ms.Tejal Varekar | Project Scientist -II |
| 4. | Ms. Nikita Phadtare | Field Investigator |
| 5. | Mr.Nitin Narhari Mungekar | Administrative Officer |
| Feasibility acceptability and costs of providing Preconception care services for newly married couples in Maharashtra | ||
| 1 | Dr.Saniya Qureshi | Consultant Medical |
| 2. | Dr.Purvi Siddardh Pujara | Research Associate-III |
| 3. | Dr Damini Khunepimpre | Project Research Scientist-I |
| 4. | Dr. Vikar Mahendi Saiyad | Project Research Scientist-I |
| 5. | Dr.Prerana Patil | Project Research Scientist-I |
| 6. | Dr.Yamini Jagtap | Project Research Scientist-I |
| 7 | Mr.Digvijay Devraye | Medical Social Worker |
| 8. | Mrs. Shivani Gaiwad | Medical Social Worker |
| 9. | Ms. Anusaya Pawane | Medical Social worker |
| 10. | Mr. Adesh Bagul | Research Assistant |
| 11. | Mr.Prajwal Gharat | Research Assistant |
| 12. | Ms. Bhrunal Prakshale | Research Assistant |
| 13. | Ms. Yogita Manjarekar | Research Assistant |
| 14. | Mr. Shubham Pawar | Statistician |
| 15. | Mr. Shubham Shelar | MTS |
| Equitable, Quality Universal Health Coverage Implementation Research Project for optimizing comprehensive primary health care through health and wellness centers in Pimpri chindwad Municipal Corporation, Pune district, Maharastra. | ||
| 1. | Dr. Rugveda Wakode | Consultant –Medical |
| 2. | Dr. Kavita Arjun Gavali | Consultant (Non –Medical) |
| 3. | Dr. Priyan ka Dey | Consultant-Technical |
| 4. | Mr.Lilkar Mohan Mahale | Project Technical Support II |
| 5 | Mr. Mauli Murlli Gholap | Project Technical Support II |
| 6. | Mr. Mrunal Subhash Shinde | Project Technical Support III |
| 7. | Mr. Paresh Bharat Borse | Project Technical Support II |
| 8. | Mr. Prabhakar Bhagwan Malve | Project Technical Support III |
| 9. | Mr. Awar Ram | Project Technical Support II |
| 10. | Ms. Saloni Satish Nandurkar | Project Technical Support III |
| 11. | Ms. Smita Deepak Panuganti | Project Technical Support III |
| 12. | Ms. Sonam Vinod Sonawane | Project Technical Support II |
| 13. | Ms. Sudeshna Sambhaji Awale | Project Technical Support III |
| 14. | Ms. Rittika Sahu | Project Technical Support II |
| 15. | Dr. Vaishnavi More | Project Technical Support III |
| 16. | Mr. Dipak Vasant Kadu | Project Technical Support III |
| 17. | Ms. Kalyani Prataprao Nikam | Project Technical Support III |
| 18. | Ms. Latasha H. Rane | Project Technical Support II |
| 19. | Ms. Pratima Ramchandra Korke | Project Technical Support II |
Awards & Achievements
| Name of Award | Awarding agency | Year |
| Golden Jubilee Research Award | Association of Medical Women in India | 2016 |
| ICMR International fellowship award for Senior Biomedical Scientists | ICMR | 2016-17 |
| Honored by Association of Medical Women in India during Women’s Day 2024 in recognition of scientific contribution in the area of reproductive health | Association of Medical Women | 2024 |
Publications
Molecular characterization of variants in mitochondrial DNA encoded genes using next generation sequencing analysis and mitochondrial dysfunction in women with PCOS
2023
Mixed methods study to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on availability, utilization, and readiness of family planning and contraceptive services at selected primary health care facilities in Africa and Asia: A study protocol.
2023
Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of adding tranexamic acid for management of post-partum hemorrhage in the Indian public health system.
2023
Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life Using PCOSQ Tool, Its Determinants and Coping Mechanisms Used by Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Attending Multidisciplinary Clinic in Mumbai, India.
2023
Enablers & challenges of tribal women & health system for implementation of screening of non-communicable diseases & common cancers: A mixed-methods study in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India.
2022
Community perceptions and treatment seeking behaviour for infertility in India: A qualitative research study.
2022
Assessing the potential of self-help group women for improving reproductive health of women in a tribal block of Maharashtra, India.
2022
Cost effectiveness of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods: a review.
2022
Cost of providing family planning services & management of pregnancy outcomes at public health facilities in India.
2022
Association of OPG and RANKL gene polymorphisms with bone mineral density in Indian women
2022
An integrated multidisciplinary model of care for addressing comorbidities beyond reproductive health among women with polycystic ovary syndrome in India.
2022
A narrative review comparing clinical effectiveness of commonly used uterine balloon tamponade devices for postpartum haemorrhage management in India.
2022
Effect of Vitamin D deficiency on the metabolic profile of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
2022
Improving public health service delivery response to address contraceptive needs of socio-economically disadvantaged HIV positive people in Maharashtra, India,
2021
Elucidating the impact of obesity on hormonal and metabolic perturbations in polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes in Indian women
2021
Cost of managing atonic postpartum hemorrhage with uterine balloon tamponade devices in public health settings of Maharashtra, India: An economic micro-costing study
2021
A systematic review on clinical effectiveness, side-effect profile and meta-analysis on continuation rate of etonogestrel contraceptive implant
2021
Predictors of Discontinuation of Modern Spacing Contraceptives in India
2020
Effect of Vitamin D Levels on Bone Remodeling in Healthy Women
2020
Significance of vitamin D binding protein in assessing vitamin D status among under-five children
2020
Cost Effectiveness of Introducing Etonorgestrel Contraceptive Implant into India’s Current Family Welfare Programme,
2020
Predictors of Discontinuation of Modern Spacing Contraceptives in India,
2020
Enhancing Community Participation in Research for Under-five Children Living in an Urban Slum in Mumbai
2020
Perspectives of Primary Health Care Providers on Implementing Cancer Screening Services in Tribal block of Maharashtra, India.
2019
Yoga Therapy: The Fourth Dimension in the Multidisciplinary Management of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, A Narrative Review.
2018
Consensus statement on the use of oral contraceptive pills in polycystic ovarian syndrome women in India.
2018
Discrepancy in the recommended and functional offs of Vitamin D among Underfive children: Experiences from a Pilot study
2018
Visceral adiposity index among young girls with PCOS and its association with phenotypes and metabolic risk
2018
Discrepancy between the recommended and functional cut offs of Vitamin D among under-five children: Experiences from a pilot study
2018
Capacity Assessment of District Health System in India on Services for Prevention and Management of Infertility.
2018
Utilization of quality assessments in improving adolescent reproductive and sexual health services in rural block of Maharashtra, India.
2018
Yoga Therapy: The Fourth Dimension in the Multidisciplinary Management of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, A Narrative Review
2017
Vitamin D deficiency in Children: An update on its prevalence, therapeutics and knowledge gaps.
2017
Status of family planning service delivery for people living with HIV at public hospital settings in Maharashtra: opportunities and challenges.
2017
Operationalizing adolescent health services at Primary Health Care level in India: Processes, Challenges and Outputs.
2017
Use of emergency contraceptive pills among unmarried youth in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,
2016
Linking HIV & family planning services to improve dual methods of contraception among women infected with HIV in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2016
Changes in sexual behavior and contraceptive use after HIV acquisition and factors associated with risky sexual practices among people living with HIV in selected Indian cities.
2016
Multidisciplinary debate on PCOS: An Indian perspective
2015
Contraceptive Use and Unintended Pregnancies Among HIV-Infected Women in Mumbai
2015
Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in India
2014
Malik S, Jain K, Talwar P, Prasad S, Dhorepatil B, Devi G, Khurana A, Bhatia V, Chandiok N, Kriplani A, Shah D, Sinha G, Unni J, Patil M, Singh M, Shah P, Chakraborty R, Bhattacharya SM, Chatterjee S, Barik S, Vaidya R, Kumar S Wangnoo, Mithal A, Ganie MA, Sinha B, Gopal J, Khadilkar W, Nagpal R, VK Khanna, Verma N, Zaheer A, Sthalekar B, Arya L, Khunger N, Sheth R, Bhatia D, Duggal V, Khadilkar A and Joshi B
A cross sectional study of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent and young girls in Mumbai, India
2014
ART Adherence Study group: Level of suboptimal adherence to first line antiretroviral treatment & its determinants among HIV positive people in India
2014
Determinants of youth sexual behaviour: Program implications for India
2011
Perceptions and practices of rural men on RTI/STIs and their expecations on its management at public healthcare facilities : A qualitative insight
2009
Training of service providers on emergency sontraception: Experiences in Mumbai
2007
Attitude towards sexuality among rural college youth in Maharashtra
2007
Reproductive health problems and help seeking behaviour among adolescents in urban India
2006
Can school health checkups reduce reproductive health morbidities associated with cryptorchidism?
2006
Projects Ongoing
| Sr. No | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Year |
| 1. | Feasibility acceptability and costs of providing Preconception care services for newly married couples in Maharashtra. | ICMR | 2023 |
| 2. | HWC Costing study on RMNCAH+N services/Assessment of RMNCAH+N Service delivery costs, work patterns and efficiency of primary healthcare teams at Ayushman Bharat -Health and wellness centres. | UNICEF | 2023 |
| 3 | Health Technology Assessment ,To determine Cost-effectiveness of Hydroxyurea oral suspension as prophylaxis for management of Sickle cell Anemia in children | DHR | 2024 |
| 4 | Equitable, Quality Universal Health Coverage Implementation Research Project for optimizing comprehensive primary health care through health and wellness centers in Pimpri chindwad Municipal Corporation, Pune district, Maharastra. | ICMR | 2023 |
| 5 | Cost-effectiveness of point-of-care test for detection of Thalassemia during antenatal screening as an alternative to the HPLC test conducted before twelve weeks of pregnancy. | DHR | 2025 |
| Co PI | |||
| 6 | Acceleration efforts to END TB in India | ICMR | 2023 |
Projects Completed
| Sr. No | Title | Funding Agency | From | To |
| 1 | Cost-effectiveness of ferric carboxymaltose injection (IFA) to treat iron deficiency anemia among antenatal mothers. | DHR | 2025 | |
| 2 | Understanding availability of National Essential Diagnostics at public health facilities and their facilitators and barriers | ICMR | 2023 | 2024 |
| 3 | To estimate the cost of diagnosis of infertility and its management including IVF and quality of life among infertile young couples | DHR | 2023 | 2024 |
| 4. | Implementation research to explore operational feasibility, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of using IV Ferric Carboxy Maltose (FCM) in Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) among pregnant women through sub district health system in Maharashtra (has to remove from ongoing project lists) | ICMR | 2021 | 2024 |
| 5 | Evaluation of prevalence, regional phenotypic variation, comorbidities, risk factors and the variations in response to different therapeutic modalities among Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A Multicenter study across India: ICMR TASK FORCE STUDY | ICMR | 2019 | 2022 |
| 6. | To determine Cost-effectiveness of Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Gazalle) in comparison to solubility test followed by HPLC for Sickle Cell Disease/Trait diagnosis among high risk population in India | DHR HTAIn | 2023 | 2023 |
| 7. | To determine Cost-effectiveness of Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Hemo Type Sc, Sickle Scan and HPOS) in comparison to solubility test followed by HPLC for Sickle Cell Disease/Trait diagnosis among high risk population in India | DHR HTAIn | 2022 | 2022 |
| 8. | HTA For strengthening prong 2 intervention of PPTCT program at public health facilities through provision of linked HIV and family planning services | DHR HTAIn | 2021 | 2022 |
| 9 | Health Technology Assessment of intravenous Tranexamic acid use in management of Primary Post-Partum Haemorrhage in India | DHR HTAIn | 2020 | 2020 |
| 10. | Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of Uterine Balloon Tamponades to manage Postpartum Hemorrhage in India | DHR HTAIn | 2020 | 2020 |
| 11 | Health Technology Assessment of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives in India | DHR HTAIn | 2018 | 2019 |