IAPEN India Chennai Chapter
Hon. President
Dr. Bhuvaneswari Anandakumar
She is working as a Anesthesiologist & Intensivist in Sooriya Hospital, Chennai for past 8 years.
Diplomate of European Society of Anesthesiology& Intensive care
Got certified in Critical care Nutrition and practicing the same in her patients.
Hon. Vice-President
Dr. Latha Poopandian
- A passionate anesthesiologist and Intensivist currently working in Sooriya Hospital as a junior consultant
- Under Graduation: In prestigious Madras Medical College
- Post Graduation : Kilpauk Medical College
- She holds her European degree in anesthesia and intensive care.
- Practicing in diabetology after finishing CCEBDM .
- Have done critical care nutrition course under IAPEN India.
- She has been updated and practicing regularly ERAS protocols & critical care nutrition
Hon.Secretary
Ms. Merina Elizabeth Alex
Qualification: M.sc., RD.,
Current Designation: Asst. Manager Dietetics, The Madras Medical Mission
Total years of experience: 25
Faculty of MMM College of Health Science & MMM College of Nursing
Resource person for various conference- National level
Research work & Publication:
Authored 3 chapters in Nutrition Text Books
5 Publication in International Journals
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Received Award of Excellence in Innovation for Clinical Nutrition ( State level)
- ICNC 2020
MEMBERSHIP: Indian Dietetics Association, ISPEN, IAPEN India
Member of Board of studies -University of Madras
SPECIALISATION - Renal Nutrition
Hon. Treasurer
Ms. A. Rajeshwari
Qualification: M.sc., RD.,
• Senior Clinical Dietitian (Since 2012 till date)
Academic Proficiency:
• Faculty for Dietetic Internship program, HOPE – Nursing Program
Professional Membership
• Member at Indian Dietetic Association
• Member & Treasurer at IAPEN Chennai Chapter (Since 2020)
Academic Position:
• Certified ISO Auditor (Since 2012), 6’S Internal auditing Techniques (Since 2014), EMS & OHSAS Auditor (Since 2018)
• ESPEN –LLL certified in Cancer Nutrition, Peri operative and Renal Nutrition
Research & Publications:
Published Abstract in the AICNU journal, Clinical Nutrition update, AuSPEN & PENSA – 2017, MASSCO (Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer care – 2021
Speaker Invitation for Various Conferences: Brief Description/introduction
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Vijayashree N.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION – B.Sc., M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Nutrition&Dietetics
SPECIALISATION :
Registered Dietitian Certified – Renal, Onco, Critical Care and Diabetic, Padiatric Nutritionist
Experienced in Nutrition management of Organ Transplantation (Heart, Lung, Kidney and Liver), Managing Nutrition in ECMO patients
WORK EXPERIENCE : Head and Chief Dietitian, MGM Healthcare, Chennai
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 15 years
JOB PROFILE : Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Counselling, Nutrition Management of Critically ill, Community Nutrition Programs
8 Publications, presented many article
Executive Committee Member
Mrs. Yamini Prakash
Qualification: M.Sc., C.D.E. ,R D
Chief Clinical Dietitian,
Kauvery hospitals, Chennai
Specialization:
- CLINICAL NUTRITION&DIETIETICS.
- CERTIFIED DIABETIC EDUCATOR.
- CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL GENOMICS CONSULTANT
- LLL Certifications-METABOLIC DISEASES &PULMONARY DISEASES.
Work experience:
23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS CLINICAL DIETITIAN.
Associations:
INDIAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, NUTRITION SOCIETY OF INDIA, MEMBER OFALL INDIA ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCING RESEARCH IN OBESITY.
Conducted several community programs for schools, colleges , corporates& media, Resource person for K-WAY (kauverian magazine).
Teaching Faculty at SRI KAUVERY ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES - Dr.M.G.R MEDICAL University
Executive Committee Member
Dr. Meenakshi Bajaj
Qualification: PG.DND., M.Sc., C.D.E., R.D., CCN (U.S.A).,LLL (onco, renal, dm,) ESPEN, PhD
- Certified Bariatric & Critical Care Nutritionist, Certified Diabetic Educator & Nutrigenomics Consultant
- ESPENLLL Certified in Renal , Onco., Obesity, DM ,Metabolic Syndrome, EN, PN, Pulmonary , Pancreatic ,Liver disease & Sports Nutrition
- State Rank Holder & Best Outgoing Student( U G)
- Presently Dietician at The Tamil Nadu Govt. Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai, Former Dietician, Institute of Diabetology , Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital ,Chennai
- Chennai Chapter Convenor ,NetProFaN, National Executive Committee Member, Indian Dietetic Association, Treasurer , Assn of Diabetes Educators, (India) Former President , Indian Dietetic Association, Chennai Chapter , Former Executive Committee Member of Nutrition Society of India ,Chennai Chapter, Organized several National and International Continuing Nutrition Education Programs and Workshops.
Author: Diet Metrics- Hand book of Food Exchanges,2019 , chapters in Textbooks, Journals & Manuals related to Nutrition and Diabetes.
- Received BEST NUTRITIONIST 2019 AWARD from FITUP FEST 2019, “SADHANA AWARD 2020 ”for contributions in the field of Clinical
Executive Committee Member
DR. VINITHA KRISHNAN
Qualification: M.sc, Phd
Chief Clinical Dietitian -SRM Institutes for Medical science (SIMS)
And HOD ,PG Department of Clinical Nutrition SRM Institute of Science and Technology(vadapalani campus)
Total years of experience as Clinical Nutritionist: 28yrs
Served as head department of dietetics Apollo Hospitals Chennai and as consultant clinical nutritionist at Fortis Malar Hospital
Research Work and Publications:
- Authored a book titled Nutrition Planning Aid For Practicing Dietitians
- Editor for a recipe Book for Diabetes Reversal, Compiled a cancer diet therapy manual for adults, Published a book in Tamil on Diet therapy for common diseases, Authored few chapters for a book on Nutrition and Immunity in Tamil, 10 original research works presented as posters or papers in National and International conferences.
Awards and Recognition : Awarded the best diet titian at the Apollo hospital , qualified internal auditor for ISO, JCI A and NABH audits.
MEMBERSHIP: Life member-IDA and ISPEN, Board of studies for Madras University
Executive Committee Member
Dr. P. Venkata Lakshmi
Qualification: M.Sc., M.A., MBA., Ph.D.,
Current Designation : Chief Dietitian & HOD, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
Assosciate Prof. of MGR University, TN
Experience: 22+ years’ experience in Clinical Nutrition
Professional Memberships
Life member IDA & Life member ISPEN
Award: YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD -2012 from TANKER
Certifications: Asia Pacific Intensive Diabetes Management Programme’ , Total Nutrition Therapy Course
Certified ESPEN LLL in Nutritional support in Renal Diseases, Nutritional Support in Cancer, Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period,, Nutritional Assessment and Techniques, Nutritional Support in Pulmonary Diseases
Publications:
Two Publications in International Journals
Two Publications in National Journals
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Reshma aleem
Qualification: M.Sc., RD.
Presently Senior Clinical Dietician, Dr.Rela Institute and Medical Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
LEC member, Chennai Chapter, Indian Dietetic Association.
Certified in Critical care nutrition by ADA.
Certified Ketogenic dietician for Epilepsy from the Asian Institute Of Ketogenic Therapy
Certified Ketogenic Weight loss dietician from the Asian Institute of Ketogenic Therapy.
LLL certified in PN,EN,Pulmonary diseases,neurological diseases,metabolic syndrome,peri-operative nutrition, Pediatric, metabolic, diabetes and dyslipidemia, GI diseases, ICU nutrition by ESPEN, Certified in FODMAP diet by the Monash University Australia, Colitis and Crohns foundation India for diet in IBD, Advanced bariatric nutrition by OSSSI and University of Sunderland, Nutrition therapy for various diseases by Megabite Nutrition, Member of organizing committee of various national conferences.
Current research on hospital malnutrition with SIGNS 2022.