Research Output per year
Personal profile
Research Overview:
I am a Medical doctor by background with over 15 years of experience as a Public Health researcher and educator. I specialise in Obesity epidemiology, specifically in lifestyle behaviour modification for management of Obesity and related morbidities. My research interests include Young adult obesity in transition periods (adolescence to young adults), Maternal obesity, Infertility among obese women and ‘Double burden’ of over and under nutrition in transition countries (with economic and demographic shifts). I have expertise in Systematic Reviewing of the literature and Mixed method study design (combining quantitative and qualitative methods). I apply ‘Behavioural change theories’ and ‘Participatory action research’ in developing lifestyle interventions.
Teaching Overview
I also have extensive experience in Teaching and Learning. I coordinate and teach on several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and courses, both subject related and methodological. I teach on obesity epidemiology, double burden of under and over nutrition, evidence based health, mixed methods study design and qualitative research methods. I conduct CPD workshops for academics and health care professionals on cutting edge research methods. My pedagogical approaches strives to develop and improve course curriculum, improve student learning outcomes and improve the efficiency of student assessments.
Collaborations
I have international Teaching and Research collaborations with
Manipal University, Karnataka, South India
Chrsitian Medical College, Vellore, South India
Madras Diabetes Researh Foundation, Chennai, South India
National Institute of Nutrition, Telengana, South India
Samarth NGO, Tamilnadu, South India
Harward School of Public Health, Harward University, USA
Sydney School of Pubblic Health, Sydney, Australia,
Prof Friday Okonufua, University of Benin, Nigeria
Tribuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Indicators of Esteem
I have done consultancy work for WHO to develop guidelines for prevention and Treatment for Leprosy
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 21 Nov 2011
Masters Degree
Award Date: 23 Nov 2000
Doctoral Degree, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Award Date: 21 Feb 1991
External positions
External Examiner for MPH, University of Glasgow
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Research Output
Pooled versus individual nucleic acid amplification testing for detection of active SARS-CoV-2 infection (Protocol)
Hijazi, K., Lawes, T., Okoliegbe, I., Gupta, E., Wilson, B., El-Sakka, N., Nebot, C., Okpo, E., Osman, M., Niu, C., Imoesi, P., Poobalan, A., Gould, I. & Brazzelli, M., 10 Sep 2020, (Accepted/In press)Research output: Other contribution
Open Access
Are young adults appreciating the health promotion messages on diet and exercise?
Berry, E., Aucott, L. & Poobalan, A., Dec 2018, In : Journal of Public Health. 26, 6, p. 687-696 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Citations
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Assessment of the microbiological safety of fermented milk (nunu) in Northern Ghana and the influence of hygiene training
Daari, K., Poobalan, A., Scott, K. & McNeill, G., 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Leprosy
Guidelines Development Group, External Review Group & WHO Steering Group, 20 Aug 2018, New Delhi: World Health Organization . 106 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Health consequences of sex trafficking: A Systematic Review
Simkhada, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Sharma, A., Bissell, P., Poobalan, A. & Wasti, P. S., 23 Sep 2018, In : Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences. 4, 1, p. 130-150 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Activities
- 1 Public Lecture/debate/seminar
Cancer...buckle with fear or increase awareness!
Amudha Poobalan (Speaker)
14 Sep 2019
Activity: Talk, presentation, public lecture, public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange › Public Lecture/debate/seminar
Prizes
Principal’s Teaching Excellence Award
Poobalan, Amudha (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Awards, Distinctions, Medals, and Prizes