Dr. Deepika Pal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Galgotias University, with a Ph.D. in Food Nutrition and Public Health from SHUATS, Prayagraj. Her expertise lies in clinical nutrition, dietetics, public health epidemiology, and cancer nutrition research. She has previously served as Scientist II at AIIMS Raebareli in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, where she contributed to community-based and laboratory-based research projects on soil-transmitted parasitic infections, anemia, filariasis, and sexually transmitted diseases. She has also worked extensively on large-scale data collection and statistical analysis to support public health interventions. Her Ph.D. and postgraduate research was patient-based, focusing on nutritional interventions and quality of life in cancer patients. Dr. Pal has authored multiple research and review papers, presented at prestigious national and international conferences, and received awards for her impactful research. With a strong belief that “teaching is not just the transfer of knowledge, but the cultivation of curiosity and critical thinking,” she is committed to guiding students towards scientific excellence, innovation, and holistic development.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Food, Nutrition and Public Health) – SHUATS, Prayagraj (2025)
  Thesis: Effect of Nutritional Intervention on Nutrition Status and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Kanpur, U.P.
• M.Sc. (Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics) – SHUATS, Prayagraj (2018)
  Thesis: Nutritional Status of Breast Cancer Patients Attending Chemotherapy in JK Cancer Institute, Kanpur
• B.Sc. (Home Science) – RMLA University, Faizabad (2016)

Experience

• Scientist II, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Raebareli (Jan 2023 – Aug 2025)
• Research Scholar, Radiation Oncology Department, J.K. Cancer Institute, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (Jan 2021 – Jan 2023)
• Clinical Dietetics Intern, SGPGI Lucknow (Oct 2018 – Mar 2019)
• Research Intern, Enrich Agro Food Product Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram (Jun – Jul 2017)

Research Projects

At AIIMS Raebareli (Scientist II, CFM Department):

• Epidemiological survey of soil-transmitted parasitic infections and their association with anemia.
• Community-based studies on anemia and nutritional deficiencies in vulnerable populations.
• Research on Barriers and facilitator to service utilization and management of sexually transmitted infection in India: multicentric mixed method 

Doctoral and Postgraduate Research:

• Ph.D. project – Nutritional intervention studies on head and neck cancer patients, assessing effects on nutritional status and quality of life.
• M.Sc. dissertation – Nutritional status and dietary assessment of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at JK Cancer Institute, Kanpur.

Research Publications

Research Papers

1. Pal, D., et al. Socioeconomic and Demographic Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in North Central Region.WJPPS, 12(10), 2023.
2. Pal, D., et al. A Systematic Investigation on Socioeconomic Status and Life Style Pattern of Head and Neck Cancer Patients.IJMER, 12(9[3]), 2023.
3. Pal, D., et al. Balanced Nutritional Quality and Liabilities of Vitamin A Defects in Children of Prayagraj.WJPPS, 9(7), 2020.
4. Pal, D., et al. Valuation of Iodine Consumption and Nutritional Assessment Among School-Going Girls (Age 6–12 years) of Prayagraj.WJPPS, 9(7), 2020.
5. Pal, D., et al. Nutritional Status and Obesity of College-Going Girls in Trans Yamuna Area of Prayagraj.Pramana Research Journal, 10(1), Jan 2020.
6. Pal, D., et al. Assessment of Lifestyle and Food Habits Pattern of Breast Cancer Patients.IJRAR, 5(3), 2018.
7. Pal, D., et al. Assessment of Lifestyle and Food Habits Pattern of Breast Cancer Patients.IJAAST, 5(8), 2018.

Review Papers

1. Pal, D., et al. Health Benefit and Antibacterial Properties of Mangifera Indica Leaf.WJPPS, 9(7), 2020.
2. Pal, D., et al. Hypolipidemic Action of Rice Bran, Barley and Legume.Pramana Research Journal, 10(1), Jan 2020.
3. Pal, D., et al. Green Tea and Its Effect on Health.Pramana Research Journal, 9(5), May 2019.

Conferences & Presentations (Selected)

• Oral Presentation: Challenges and Barriers of Community-Based Stool Sample Collection – IPHACON 2025, Belagavi
• Oral Presentation: Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Geriatric Population – IAPSMCON 2025, Srinagar
• Poster Presentation: Role of Nutraceuticals in Degenerative Diseases – International Conference on Food Processing, Nutrition and Fortification, Delhi, 2020
• Poster Presentation: Utilization of Potato Flour for Development of Gulab Jamun – FDDI Lucknow, 2019
• Poster Presentation: Standard of Nutrition for Breast Cancer Patients Attending Chemotherapy – UGC National Conference, Food Safety & Nutrition Security
• Oral Presentation: Comparative Study on Nutritional Status of Working and Non-Working Women of Prayagraj – UGC National Conference, Prayagraj

Awards & Achievements

• Best Paper Award – UP-UK MICROCON 2025, LLRM Medical College, Meerut
  (Epidemiological survey of soil-transmitted parasitic infections and anemia among geriatric population in Raebareli district)

Professional Memberships

• Member, Society of Community and Family Medicine (SCFM)

Research Interests

• Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• Cancer Nutrition and Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Community-Based Nutrition Research