IAPEN India Pune Chapter
President
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal
Director, Aegle Clinic-Diabetes Care
Head, Dept. of Medicine & Diabetes,
Ruby Hall Clinic
Sr. Consultant in Diabetes & Medicine,
Jehangir Hospital
- Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology
- Fellow of American College of Physicians
- Hon. Secretary, Governing Council of National RSSDI
- Member, Editorial Board, BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care Journal
- Associate Editor, International Journal of Diabetes for Developing countries (IJDDC)
- Member of Writing Committees for RSDDI Guidelines on:
- Inpatient Management of Hyperglycemia
- Consensus on Glucose Monitoring in Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
- RSSDI-ESI Clinical Practice recommendations of Type 2 diabetes
- Guidelines on management Diabetes and Heart Failure - Guidelines on management of Diabetes & Oral Health
- Guidelines management of Diabetes & Thyroid disease
- Author of book “ Clinical Atlas in Diabetes “
- Chief Editor of RSSDI’s Insulin Monograph
- Contributed chapters in various books
- Actively involved as Principal Investigator in Landmark International Research Trials
- Faculty at various National and International meetings
- Mentor for the Postgraduate program
Secretary
Ms Richa Shukla
Chief Clinical Nutritionist & HOD, Jehangir Hospital, Sasoon Road, Pune
Registered Dietician, Certified FODMAP Dietician
Certified Food Safety Supervisor, FOSTAC level-1
Certified in ESPEN LLL Course on 14 topics in Clinical Nutrition
Jt. Secretary, BNA Life
25+ years of experience in the field of Diet and Nutrition
Life membership: IDA, IAPEN INDIA, NSI, Block membership of ESPEN
Faculty in the learning process of various nutritional modules in Neutraceutical companies
Guest faculty in the field of education & training
An active consultant to many leading corporates
Special interest areas - Critical Care, Obesity, Renal Nutrition, Oncology Nutrition, Diabetes & Antenatal nutritional care, Lifestyle, weight management & metabolic disorders and Clinical Research
Treasurer
Mrs. Arti Bhalerao
Current Position : Chief Dietician - Clinical Services, Sahyadri Superspeciality Hospitals.
Certifications and Membership :
Joint Secretary of the Pune Chapter of the Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN)
Certified HACCP Internal Auditor
Certified Nutrigenomic Counsellor
Life Member of the Indian Association of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Achievements:
Received a certificate of appreciation from the Centre for Police Research for project on product development of 'Ready to Eat Meals for Policemen’.
With over 19 years of experience in various hospitals. Worked with Leading hospitals - Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Aditya Birla Hospital, Niramaya Hospital.
Speaker and Contributor:
Invited speaker at D&O Conference 2025, IDEC conference 2023, clinical nutrition programs, expert committee meets.
Co authored a chapter on Initiation, Maintenance and Progression of enteral feeds in the textbook of Critical Care Nutrition published by Jaypee Publications in the year 2023.
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Julie Dattani
- Medical Yoga Therapist & Diabetic Educator
- Work experience: 6 years
- Life membership: IDA, IAPEN
- Education qualification:
2007 clinical nutrition through distance learning.
In 2008 completed Diploma in pharmacy.
2010- Diploma in dietetics, Healy and nutrition.
2011- Diploma in nutrition and health education from Indira Gandhi open uni.
2012- Diabetic Educator (KEM Hospital).
2013- Clinical research from MITCON.
2014- Nutrigenomics certification.
2016- Yoga teacher training course. - Currently working as a Medical yoga therapist and conducting YCB exams.
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Sheetal Mudgal
20 years experience as a Clinical Dietitian.
Now days actively working with
Accord Hospital Moshi (Chief Dietitian)
Fyne IVF (Pimple Saudagar)
Vedant Hospital (Shahunagar)
Supreme Clinic Akurdi(OPD)
Psychewellness Clinic Pashan (OPD)
Wetogether Care(Kidney diet platform)
Academic Snapshot :
Msc Food science and Dietetics.
P.G.Diploma in Dietetics; Clinical Nutrition,
Bachelor of Food Technology and Management(B.F.T.M.)
PGCE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
Certified Advanced Clinical Nutrition Program.
Affiliation :
Life member of the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN).Associate life member of PCOS Society Ind.
Executive Committee Member
Ms Sneha Raje
- Education qualification: PGD SSN, CDE
- Life Membership: IDA, IAPEN
- Work experience: 15 years
- Experience: Working with Genepath Diagnostics as GenClinicX Director Lifestyle Coaching,
Founder of Buildnbond
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Shilpa Shirole Khandelwal
Registered Dietitian and Consulting Nutritionist with 29 yrs of experience.
Convener, Indian Dietetic Association, Pune Chapter (2019 – till date).
Consulting Dietitian to DORH programme (Reversal of Heart Disease) at Poona Hospital and Research Centre.
Faculty for Masters in Physical Education – Department of Physical Education and B.Sc. Liberal Arts - Interdisciplinary School of Science (IDS) in the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Board of Studies member – MIBM and Symbiosis Skill University.
Certified Diabetic Educator (IDF), Certified Nutrigenomic Counsellor - Gene Support and Monash University Certified FODMAP diet counsellor.
Certification in Sports Specific Nutrition Management.
Rendered various talks on nutritional & lifestyle management on Corporate events, Doordarshan, All India Radio and FM – Radio Mirchi
Executive Committee Member
Prof. Anindita Ghosh
PhD Scholar | Assistant Professor | Clinical Dietitian | Researcher | Author
🔹 12+ years as a Clinical Dietitian in Mult speciality Hospitals
🔹 PhD Scholar (Nutrition) – Symbiosis International University
🔹 Assistant Professor – Symbiosis Skills & Professional University
🔹 Certified in:
LLL Renal Nutrition (ESPEN) | CDE (ADA) | Hypertension & Lifestyle Mgmt. (IAPEN, HLS) | Critical Care Nutrition (ADA)
🔹 Expertise: Clinical Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Gut Health, Functional Foods, Renal & Critical Care Nutrition
🔹 Author of Books & Book Chapters in Clinical Nutrition & Nutraceuticals
🔹 Published Research in High-Impact Journals (Personalized Nutrition, Gut Health, Critical Care)
🔹 Speaker & Trainer at National & International Conferences
Executive Committee Member
Dr. Archana Ainapure
Distinguished expert in Nutrition and Wellness
39 years of cross-cultural professional experience
Holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition
Strong background in research, academia, and industry
Author of four authoritative books on Nutrition and Wellness
Currently serving as Vice President, Texas School of Mental Health
Former Director at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University
Actively works on integrating nutrition, mental health, and holistic wellness
Recognized for bridging diverse disciplines to address comprehensive health challenges
Executive Committee Member
Prof. Ruchu Kuthiala
Dean and Head of Department at School of Science, Pimpri Chinchwad university
🔹 PhD Nutrition and Dietetics
🔹 MSc Foods and Nutrition (Clinical Nutrition), Gold Medalist,
🔹NET Certified
🔹 Certified Diabetes Educator BMJ and Fortis Hospital,
🔹Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certification (Oxford College of Education),
🔹Internationally Functional Bowel Disorders Expert from Monash University.
🔹Certified Ketosis Health Coach
🔹 International Diploma Holder in Dietary Supplements Advisor, International Diploma Holder in Gut Health,
🔹 Premium Member of Universal Society of Food and Nutrition, Lifetime member of IAPEN CORE DIABETES GROUP, IAPEN PUNE CHAPTER ,IDA,NSI, RSSDI,
🔹 Approved Thesis guide and Curriculum Head for Clinical Nutrition at IGNOU.
Executive Committee Member
Mrs. Shahenaz Anwar Shaikh
🔹 Registered dietitian and consulting nutritionist with 15 years of experience.
🔹Director of Nutrition 360 Clinic at Hadapsar, Pune.
🔹Consulting dietician at precision plus multi speciality hospital.
🔹 Panel consultant at Lopmudra hospital pltd. Sawargate.
🔹Guest lecturer at sant Gajanandmaharaj paramedical college of nutrition Kolhapur , heritage residential school Talegaon Dabhade. & SRPF camp, Wanowari.
🔹Webinar & health talks on nutritional & lifestyle management in corporate and IT sector.
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Trupti Sandip Rasal
M.Sc. (Nutrition),Certified Diabetic Educator, UGC SET (Asst Prof)
Experience: 15 years (Clinical Dietician)
Designation: Head of Nutrition Department
Assistant Professor (BVDU Medical college skill Development Clinical Nutrition)
Hospital/ Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Hospital and Research centre.
Other affiliations:
Consulting Dietician at Lalwani Mother and Child care.
Former Consulting Dietician at Cipla Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
BOS member: Pimpri Chinchwad University
Life Membership: IDA, IAPEN
Achievement: Co-Author: Joint clinical study with Pulmonary medicine department for Chronic Respiratory Disease patients (post covid,COPD etc) - Indian Journal of Public Health
Special Interest: Critical care, PCOD, Weight management, Diabetes
Executive Committee Member
Ms. Mayura Sunil Mahajani
Registered Dietitian
MSc( DFSM),
Certified Diabetes Educator,
Certified Yoga Teacher,
Senior Dietitian at MMF-HA Joshi Hospital, Pune
Have more than 13 yrs of experience as a clinical Dietitian .
Team member of Hospital newsletter
Author for few Chapters òf books by IAPEN , articles for newsletter, Maxine, blog etc
Participated and conducted activities by IAPEN eg MMM, or Hospital
Rendered talks for Hospital staff, collage students etc
Life member of :
• IDA ( Pune Chapter) 10147
• IAPEN 2025-367
• NSI Pune Chapter