2nd Prize for E-Poster Presentation – Nutrition Society of India (Mumbai Chapter) 2025
Awarded To: - Rashmi Sah
Awarded
2nd Prize for an e-poster presentation at the
Nutrition Society of India (Mumbai Chapter) – Nourish to Flourish Conference, held on 17th September 2025.
1st Prize for Poster Presentation at PENSA 2024, Malaysia
Awarded To: - Dr. Neha Sanwalka
One of the co-authored papers was awarded
1st Prize for poster presentation at
The 24th Congress of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Society of Asia
(PENSA 2024) held in Malaysia. The abstract, titled
“Comparative evaluation of diagnostic accuracy and malnutrition prevalence: GLIM vs Subjective Global Assessment”, was recognized for its valuable contribution to the field of clinical nutrition.
First Prize for Oral Paper Presentation at Navi Embicon Plus 2025
Awarded To: - Dr. Shruti Mondkar
At
Navi Embicon Plus 2025, held on 14th September 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the study titled
“Adult height outcomes and validation of growth response and growth prediction models in Indian children with idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency” was presented as an oral paper and awarded
First Prize for its significant contribution to pediatric endocrinology research.
3rd Prize for E-Poster Presentation at One-Day National Conference on Pediatric Nutrition
Awarded To: - Taneem Abuji
One-Day National Conference on Pediatric Nutrition: Nourish to Flourish – Prioritizing Child Health through Nutrition, Policy and Awareness, with the theme
Community Nutrition and Health Surveys, Taneem Abuji presented an e-poster titled
“Association of Body Mass Index (BMI) With Personality Traits Among Young Adults in Mumbai”. Co-authored by Dr. Neha Sanwalka and Dr. Neha Kajale, the presentation was awarded the
3rd Prize for its contribution to research in pediatric nutrition.
Certified Diabetic Educator – National Diabetic Education Program (NDEP)
Awarded To: - Isha Shah
The National Diabetic Education Program (NDEP) has been successfully completed, resulting in certification as a Certified Diabetic Educator 🏅. Supported by DMDEA, ICP, and IAD, this esteemed program provides participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in diabetes care, enabling them to offer evidence-based guidance and compassionate support to individuals and communities.
Recognition and Awards
Awarded To: - Vandana Kamble
Honoured with the
International Human Rights Award for her outstanding social work, felicitated by
Santulan Karmakari Shetkari Mahila for her remarkable contributions to women’s self-help groups and home-based enterprises, and recognized with a
Certificate of Appreciation by the Health Department for successfully conducting health camps and supporting communities with Ayushman and e-Shram cards.
Awarded for Best Poetry
Awarded To: - Jayashree Kshirsagar
Our dedicated field worker, Mrs. Jayashree Kshirsagar, was honoured with an award for her exceptional talent in poetry.
Honoured with the Balsnehi Award 2024
Awarded To: - Sandhya Gaikwad
The Government of Maharashtra presented the prestigious Balsnehi Award 2024 to the ‘Child Welfare Committee’ for their outstanding work in child welfare. As a dedicated member of the committee, Mrs. Sandhya Gaikwad was also recognized with this honour.
Completed Training on India Leaders for Social Sector – Fundraising Program
Awarded To: - Dr. Dipali Ladkat
Successfully completed the “India Leaders for Social Sector – Fundraising Program,” supported by the Bajaj Finserv CSR Team, aimed at strengthening fundraising capabilities for social impact.
Honoured with Paul Harris Fellow Award
Awarded To: - Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar has been awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Award by the Rotary Club of Poona for her exceptional contributions in the field of Type 1 Diabetes and her dedicated efforts towards community welfare.
Received first prize in the Category
Awarded To: Gauri Bhat
Neutraceuticals in Health and Disease at the Nutrition and Health Research Conference (NHRC)- 2025, Matunga, Mumbai on the 12th March 2025 for the paper titled: Effect of oral vitamin D and calcium supplementation on sarcopenia indices and bone density among rural post- menopausal women- A pilot randomized controlled trial. Authors: Gauri Bhat, Nikhil Shah, Rubina Mandlik, Ketan Gondhalekar, Anuradha Khadilkar.
Senior Investigator Award at Regional young Investigators meeting
Awarded To: - Dr.Sonali Wagle
Later life obesity-adiposity and glucose intolerance in off spring are driven by different parental characteristics: follow-up offspring born in pregnancies with and without diabetes at the Regional Young Investigators Meeting 2023-24 (15th-17th February 2024)
Received the Best site award for conducting the study
Awarded To: -
A study comparing the effect and safety of once weekly dosing of somapacitan with daily Norditropin® as well as evaluating long-term safety of somapacitan in a basket study design in children with short stature either born small for gestational age or with Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, or idiopathic short stature. Meeting was held at Bangalore on 15
th December 2024.
56 Nutrition society of India annual conference conducted between 14th and 15th November 2024
Awarded To: - Mugdha Deshpande
Investigating the Link Between KAP, Nutrient Intakes, and Maternal and Infant Health, authors: Mugdha Deshpande, Neha Kajale, Anagha Pai Raiturker, Sanjay Gupte, Leena Patankar, Anuradha Khadilkar, conference: 56thon society of India annual conference conducted between 14th and 15th November 2024 at Symbiosis school of culinary arts and nutritional sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Lavale, Pune, India.
Dr. Rajammal P. Devdas Memorial Award 2024
Awarded To: - Dr.Anuradha Khadilkar
Dr. Rajammal P. Devdas Memorial Award 2024, Presented by The Nutrition Society of India at the 56th Annual Conference, SYMBIOSIS International (Deemed University), Lavale, Pune (14th-15th November 2024)
Top 5 Best Oral Presentation
Awarded To: -
Bone Age Assessment by Artificial Intelligence for Greulich and Pyle Atlas Method Using Transfer Learning in Indian Children, Recognized at the Asia Pacific Pediatric Endocrine Society Meeting, Delhi (2nd-5th October 2024)
Kaichi Kida Award – Best Oral Presentation
Awarded To: - Dr.Nimisha Dange
Bone Health, Body Composition, and Dynamic Muscle Function in Indian Children Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA): A Case-Control Study, Presented at the Asia Pacific Pediatric Endocrine Society Meeting, Delhi (2nd-5th October 2024)
Oral Presentation at the 10th Asian Conference for Frailty and Sarcopenia (ACFS 2024), Bangkok, Thailand
Awarded To: - Gauri Bhat
Physical Functionality, Metabolic and Bone Health in Women with Sarcopenia – A Cross-Sectional Study from Western India
Best Oral Presentation Award at ICOPH 2024, Bangkok
Awarded To: - Dr.Sonali Wagle
Complex Interplay of Parental Influences on Later Life Obesity and Glucose Intolerance in Offspring Born in Pregnancies with and Without Diabetes, Presented under the Maternal Health Stream
Best Oral Paper Award
Awarded To: - Dr.Nimisha Dange
Comparison of WHO 2006 Growth Standards vs 2019 Indian Growth References for Assessment of Double Burden of Malnutrition Based on Extended CIAF in Under-Five Children, Awarded at the 3rd National reseaRCHcon 2024, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, 3rd August 2024
Researcher Award for Oral Presentation
Awarded To: - Dr.Nimisha Dange
Prevalence of Limited Joint Mobility (LJM) and Its Association with Long-Term Complications in Adolescents and Youth with Type 1 Diabetes, Awarded at the 3rd National reseaRCHcon 2024, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, 3rd August 2024
Young Investigator Award
Awarded To: - Sharvani Patil
Association of Radiogrammetry-Derived Bone Health Indices with DXA-Measured Bone Density in Children – A Pilot Study, Presented by Sharvani A Patil, Pranay Goel, Chirantap Oza, Shruti Mondkar, Neha Kajale, Vivek Patwardhan, Anuradha V Khadilkar, Chidvilas More, Raja Padidela, Alex Ireland, and Vaman V Khadilkar at the ICCBH 2024, Salzburg
Best Poster Award
Awarded To: - Chirantap Oza
Long-term Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation with Dairy vs Pharmacological Calcium on Bone Health of Underprivileged Indian Children and Youth with Poor Glycemic Control of Type-1 Diabetes – Presented by Chirantap Oza, Anuradha Khadilkar, Neha Kajale, Gauri Khot, Shruti Mondkar, Vivek Patwardhan, Sharvani Patil, Chidvilas More, and Vaman V Khadilkar at the ICCBH 2024, Salzburg
Young Investigator Award for Oral Presentation
Awarded To: - Sharavani Patil
Mapping the Genetic Interplay of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Bone Health Parameters in the Adult Population from Rural Pune – A Pilot Genome-Wide Association Study, Presented by Sharavani Patil, Anuradha Khadilkar, and Neha Kajale at the Regional Young Investigators Meeting 2023-24 (15th-17th February 2024)
Young Investigator Award
Awarded To: - Mugdha Deshpande
Gestational Anemia – A Serious Public Health Concern, Awarded to Mugdha Deshpande, Anuradha Khadilkar, and Neha Kajale at the Regional Young Investigators Meeting 2023-24 (15th-17th February 2024)
Best Oral Paper Award
Awarded To: - Mugdha Deshpande
Patterns and determinants of gestational weight gain in rural and urban India’ received the Best Oral Paper Award at the 19th Annual Conference of the INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH (IASSH) in collaboration with Department of Sociology PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY, held at Pondicherry University from 31st Jan to 2 Feb 2024. Theme was Gender, Health & Sustainable Development: Global and National Perspectives.
Special Appreciation Award - Vishwaswasthyam Conference on Prediabetes to Diabetes
Awarded To: - Gauri Bhat
Relationship of Insulin Resistance with Sarcopenia Among Post-Menopausal Rural Indian Women – A Pilot Study, Presented by Gauri Bhat, Neha Kajale, Ketan Gondhalekar, and Anuradha Khadilkar at the Vishwaswasthyam Conference on Prediabetes to Diabetes: Trajectory of Concern, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (5th-6th January 2024)
2nd Prize for Oral Presentation - Vishwaswasthyam conference, prediabetes to diabetes
Awarded To: - Mugdha Deshpande
Prevalence of metabolic risk and metabolic syndrome among Indian pregnant women. Authors: Mugdha Deshpande, Neha Kajale, Nikhil Shah, Sanjay Gupte, Anuradha Khadilkar. Awarded 2nd prize for oral presentation at the Vishwaswasthyam conference, prediabetes to diabetes, trajectory of concern held during 5,6 January 2024 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai.