CERTIFICATIONS

Conducting an Intervention Review: Systematic Review

• Modules completed: Introduction to systematic reviews, Writing the review protocol, Searching for studies, Selecting studies and collecting data, Introduction to risk of bias, Analysing the data, Interpreting the findings, Reporting the review, Introduction to health economics, Network meta-analysis, Health equity in systematic reviews, Introduction to qualitative evidence synthesis, Rapid reviews) 

• Issuing Organization: Cochrane Interactive Learning 

• Completion Date: October 2025 

• Gained Knowledge: Mastered the complete methodology for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, including protocol development, critical appraisal (Risk of Bias), advanced quantitative analysis (Network Meta-Analysis), and specialized methodologies like Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, Health Equity integration, and conducting Rapid Reviews for timely evidence generation. 

Clinical Research Coordinator Excellence Workshop

• Issuing Organization: SRM Centre for Clinical Trials & Research; Academic Partner: Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR)

• Completion Date: October 11, 2025

• Knowledge Gained: Gained comprehensive, practical knowledge of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) role, focusing on site operations and compliance with international standards (ICH-GCP E6 (R3)) and Indian regulations (NDCT Rules 2019). Mastered crucial procedures from study start-up, including site feasibility, Ethics Committee submissions, and Site Initiation Visit (SIV) preparation. Developed expertise in study conduct, covering informed consent, patient visit management, meticulous source documentation (ALCOA principles), and preparing for Audits & Inspections.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Course

• • Issuing Organization: NIDA Clinical Trials Network

  • Completion Date: September 16, 2025

  • Knowledge Gained: Mastered the ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting clinical trials. Acquired comprehensive knowledge of IRB/Ethics Committee roles, informed consent procedures, and methods for ensuring participant safety, confidentiality, and data quality throughout the research lifecycle.

First Prize/Appreciation for Exceptional Presentation

• • Title: Phyto chemical, Toxicological and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Hydro Ethanolic Extract from the leaves Calatrophis Prosera (Ait)

  • Event: ICSSR Sponsored 2-Days International Conference: "Global Goals and Local Actions"

  • Role: Paper Presenter (First Prize) and Organising Batch Contribution

  • Date: January 22-23, 2025

  • Knowledge Gained: Demonstrated exceptional scientific communication skills by winning the First Prize for research presentation, showcasing the ability to clearly articulate complex findings on phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial properties to an international audience. Also gained experience in conference organization and logistics.

Certificate of Participation and Presentation (SDG 3)

• • Presentation Title: Assessment of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Among Urban Adults in Chennai: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Event: 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (ICSDG 2024)

  • Date: December 3-5, 2024

  • Knowledge Gained: Presented original research on public health challenges related to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), contributing to global dialogue on Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Strengthened ability to design and execute cross-sectional epidemiological studies.

5-Days FDP and Workshop on AI & Experimental Designs

• • Title: "FutureProof your Career: AI & Experimental Designs for Evidence - Based Health Research"

  • Issuing Organization: School of Public Health, SRMIST (in collaboration with Cochrane India)

  • Date: September 2-6, 2024

  • Knowledge Gained: Developed practical skills in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for health research and mastered advanced principles of experimental design (FDP). Learned how to structure research to generate high-quality, evidence-based data for health interventions

Oral Communication

• • Event: 1ères Journées Scientifiques Internationales du RésANuT

  • Issuing Organization: Réseau Académique pour la Nutrition au Togo (RésANuT), Université de Lomé

  • Date: November 18, 2022

  • Knowledge Gained: Successfully delivered an oral presentation on the central theme of Nutrition Policies and Transitions in a scientific, international setting. Gained exposure to research and policy debates regarding food systems, public health, and nutritional security in West Africa.

Computer science (Microsoft Office)

• • Covers: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Publisher

  • Issuing Organization: Centre de Conseils et de Formations Professionnels (CCF-Pro Sarl)

  • Completion Date: December 12, 2022

  • Knowledge Gained: Gained practical proficiency in the essential Microsoft Office for document creation, data analysis, and professional presentation. Capable of creating reports in Word, managing data with formulas and charts in Excel, and designing engaging materials in PowerPoint and Publisher.