The India Health Conference – Challenges in Disease Management and Outcome brought together more than 150 participants, including researchers, public health experts and policymakers from India and the United States, to tackle critical healthcare issues. The Ohio State University India Gateway, in partnership with the College of Medicine, College of Social Work, the Global One Health initiative and Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, hosted the conference February 15-16, 2025, in Mumbai, India. Sessions at the interdisciplinary conference ranged from novel diagnostic technologies to adult vaccination issues and healthcare challenges faced by trafficked populations.
“I had the privilege of presenting my research on global sex work and sex trafficking at the India Health Conference, focusing on the healthcare needs and priorities of those involved. My presentation emphasized the crucial collaboration between medical professionals and social workers to address these issues effectively," said Sharvari Karandikar, professor, associate dean, academic affairs in the College of Social Work. “After meeting Ohio State faculty and alumni at the conference and networking with several local health professionals, I returned from India invigorated by the insightful conference.”
“My evidence-based presentation advocating for men to support opportunities for women to advance in health sciences careers was well received. Science was the winner during the very informative community building conference," said Dr. Leon McDougle, professor, College of Medicine. “It was an honor to present on Ohio State’s The Women's Place Advocates & Allies for Equity program.”
“The conference was a great event that provided an opportunity for knowledge sharing and fostering collaborations and partnerships between Ohio State faculty and researchers as well as clinicians from India,” said Dr. Abhay Satoskar, professor and vice chair for research, Department of Microbiology.
Natarajan Muthusamy, professor, College of Medicine, alumnus Shridhar Narayanan ’96 PhD, CEO, Foundation for Neglected Disease Research, and former faculty Dr. Manokar Panchanatham, professor of cardiology, Kauvery Hospital, all presented at the conference.
