Garima Bhatt
Research Associate
Profile
Biography
Garima is a public health professional with a keen interest in tobacco and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) control.
Garima is a dedicated healthcare researcher with a proven track record in designing and conducting impactful studies and driving policy changes through advocacy with relevant stakeholders. She is skilled in fostering partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, global health organisations and the private sector, with demonstrated leadership in building collaborative networks, translating research findings into policy recommendations and implementing advocacy strategies.
Qualifications
- Master's in Public Health
- PhD in tobacco cessation among patients suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases
Research
Overview
Garima's research interests include tobacco and non-communicable disease (NCD) control, exploring the role of health systems strengthening in improving outcomes; employing qualitative methods to understand the social and structural factors influencing health behaviors and policy implementation.
Garima's work aims to inform evidence-based strategies for public health interventions.
Projects
- SCIMITAR - South Asia project
Research group(s)
Supervision
Garima is interested in supervising PhD projects in the following areas:
- Tobacco control laws, policies, and enforcement systems
- Sustainability, new and emerging nicotine products and cessation support
External activities
Memberships
- International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
- Indian Public Health Association
