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Soumya Swaminathan (born 2 May 1959) is an Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist known for her research on tuberculosis and HIV. From 2019 to 2022, she served as the chief scientist at the World Health Organization under the leadership of Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Review of At the Wheel of Research — An Exclusive Biography of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan: The face of science
At the heart of At the Wheel of Research is an attempt to capture the multifarious personality of
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Book Review | Capturing the Life of Dr Soumya Swaminathan: A Review - News18
Anuradha Mascarenhas’ debut book, At the Wheel of Research (Bloomsbury, Rs 599), sheds light on the life and times of Dr Soumya Sw...
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Jan 31, 2023 · Former Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Soumya Swaminathan, takes charge as Chairperson of M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) effective February 1, 2023.
1 day ago · Dr. Soumya Swaminathan was the face of science, of reason, for many in the world, during the dark, dark, days of COVID. As we sat quivering in our homes, her posts on social media and her ...
Nov 13, 2022 · Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), will resign from her post on November 30 after a five-year stint and return to India.
May 26, 2021 · Dr Soumya Swaminathan is Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO). She previous served as WHO's Deputy Director-General for Programmes. A paediatrician from India and a globally recognized researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, she brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research and has worked throughout her ...
Nov 7, 2021 · In this interview, WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan recounts some of the pathways WHO took during the pandemic to translate evidence into health policy and why dialogue between researchers, community, and politicians is crucial for driving policy change.
Apr 2, 2024 · World Health Organization's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan. | Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP. Over the years, WHO has earned praise as well as criticism over how it has dealt with health crises. In...
