Director
Dr. Sutapa B. Neogi, currently serving as the Director at the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) in Delhi, is a highly esteemed public health specialist. With her expertise, leadership, and dedication, she has made significant contributions to the field of public health. Dr. Neogi's visionary approach and commitment to nurturing future healthcare leaders have established her as a prominent figure in public health and healthcare Industry. With her extensive experience and expertise, she actively engages in research and teaching.
Dr. Neogi holds an MBBS degree from NRS Medical College in Kolkata, an MD in Community Medicine from PGIMER in Chandigarh, and a DNB in Maternal and Child Health.
Dr. Neogi's mission is to mentor students and young professionals who can become catalysts for change in the future. She aims to cultivate individuals who can identify and address health-related issues, conduct scientific exploration, and engage in advocacy. In addition to her research and teaching endeavors, Dr. Neogi seeks to foster collaboration between different disciplines, such as engineering and medicine or social science and medicine. By creating synergy between research and programs, she aims to promote interdisciplinary research in the country. Dr. Neogi takes pride in leading and working with a capable team to achieve this goal.
She recently authored a book called "Gender before Birth in India (Role of Indigenous and Traditional Medicines)" which was published by Springer Gender Before Birth in India: Role of Indigenous and Traditional Medicines | SpringerLink. In recognition of her exceptional work in the field of public health, she has been honored with the "Best Women Researcher in Public Health" award by GISR, the "Most Inspiring Women Leaders Award" for her efforts in nurturing researchers to transform healthcare by TradeFloc, and the "Healthy India Health Ambassador Award" by Swasth Bharat Trust on National Doctor's Day, 2022. Her contributions to public health have been truly outstanding.
Name of project |
Role in the project |
Year |
Agency |
SANKALP: Strengthening Program Implementation and Monitoring to Achieve Single-digit Neonatal Mortality |
Principal Investigator |
2024-27 |
ICMR |
Implementation Research to improve maternal health care interventions around delivery on identification, risk stratification and the occurrence of stillbirth across four distinct demographic & geographic settings in India. |
Principal Investigator |
2024-27 |
ICMR |
Developing training manuals of the Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre |
Co-Investigator |
2024 |
Jhpiego, India |
Regional Assessment of Coverage and Quality of Postnatal Care Services |
Principal Investigator |
2023 |
WHO SEARO |
Early and extended low dose Erythropoietin Monotherapy in Neonatal Encephalopathy in Low and Middle-Income Countries (EMBRACE Trial) |
Principal Investigator |
2022- 24 |
Thrasher Foundation
|
Global Immunization Learning Partner And Support To Learning Hubs |
Team Lead for India |
2022-25 |
GAVI |
An assessment of Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs) in select districts in Bihar |
Principal Investigator |
2021 |
UNICEF, Bihar |
An implementation research to situational analysis and recommend an improved program model to improve adherence to IFA and calcium in selected areas of selected states in India |
Principal Investigator |
2021-23 |
Nutrition International |
Public health cadre for 21st century: Assessment of needs, Gaps and Health management of public health services |
Co- PI |
2021-22 |
Thakur Foundation |
Planning and Piloting an integrated disease control campaign in Uttar Pradesh |
Co- PI |
2021 |
Global Health Task Force |
Smokeless Tobacco Use and Reproductive Health in Women: Rapid Review |
Principal Investigator |
2020-21 |
WHO India |
Prevention of epilepsy from perinatal brain injury |
Co- Investigator |
2019-23 |
NIHR, UK |
Diagnostic efficacy of digital hemoglobinometer (TrueHb), HemoCue and non invasive devices for screening patients for anemia in the field settings |
Principal Investigator |
2018-19 |
Department of Health Research |
Mapping of Child protection initiatievs In Haryana- A case study |
Co- Investigator |
2018 |
Oak Foundation |
Rapid assessment of the implementation status of MNH interventions in selected districts, as a follow up action to operationalizing India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) |
Principal Investigator |
2016 |
Save the Children |
A strategic review of options for the future building on lessons learnt from IMNCI |
Principal Investigator |
2016 |
WHO India |
Effects of sex selection drugs (SSD) on outcome of pregnancy and reproductive behaviour of next generation- an animal study |
Principal Investigator |
2016-17 |
Science and Technology Council, Haryana |
Roll out of Facility based project to improve newborn nutrition and survival in two states- UP and Gujarat |
Co- Principal Investigator |
2015-16 |
Micronutrient Initiative |
State-Wide Rollout Of India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) In Bihar With Special Focus In Gaya And Purnea Districts |
Principal Investigator |
2015-16 |
UNICEF, Patna |
Know violence in childhood- a global learning initiative |
Principal Investigator |
2014-2017 |
UBS, NOVO, AJWS, Unicef |
Ferrous Sucrose in Pregnant Anaemic Women in India(FeSPW) – A randomized controlled trial- an open label study |
Chief investigator |
2013-18 |
WHO India
|
The public health consequences of folic acid deficiency in mothers and benefits of peri-conceptional folic acid supplementation on pregnancy outcomes, with special reference to Neural tube disorders and Oro-facial clefts in India |
Co-Investigator |
2011-14 |
Wellcome Trust Grant |
Obstetric fistula in South East Asian (SEARO) countries- A systematic review |
Principal Investigator |
2014 |
WHO-SEARO |
An analysis of sex selection drugs and its effect in animals |
Principal Investigator |
2015-18 |
Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
Diagnostic efficacy of Hemoglobin color scale, True Hb and non invasive methods for screening patients for anemia |
Principal Investigator |
2014 |
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Quality Assurance in labour rooms (with emphasis on infection control) in a district in Bihar |
Principal Investigator |
2014-15 |
UNICEF, Patna |
Risk factors of congenital malformations in Haryana- a case control study |
Principal Investigator |
2014, Feb-June |
NRHM, Haryana
|
To change health behaviors and improve coverage of health services by activating social platforms for the poor in Uttar Pradesh |
Team member |
2012-2015 |
BMGF |
Improving management of facility based newborn care in Bihar |
Principal Investigator |
2011-12 |
UNICEF- Patna
|
Phase-I, Preparatory Phase - Ferrous Sucrose in Pregnant Anaemic Women in India (FeSPW) - A randomized open label study |
Co-Investigator |
2011 |
WHO-India |
Review of Special Care Newborn Units (SCNU) supported by UNICEF |
Principal Investigator |
2009-10 |
UNICEF |
Assessment of Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) |
Co-Investigator |
2009-11 |
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India |
Documentation of innovations in public health – case studies |
Member of Core team |
2010-2011 |
Mac Arthur Foundation |
Implementation of PCPNDT Act in India |
Part of research team |
2009 |
National Human Resource Commission, UNFPA |
An estimation of excess deaths in India from 1994-2003. (In context of HIV/AIDS) |
Part of research team |
2006 |
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (Indian Council of Medical Research, UNAIDS) |
Relation of blood pressure with birth weight among children 6-7 years old.- |
Co-Investigator |
2001-2 |
PGIMER Scheme |
Name of project |
Role in the project |
Year |
Agency |
Capacity Building For Health Functionaries Of Timor Leste |
Principal Investigator |
2021 |
WHO, Timor Leste |
State of India’s newborns (SOIN) report |
Principal Investigator |
2012-13 |
Save the Children
|
Institutionalizing Short Course in Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme Management in NIPI States |
Co- Investigator |
2013- 4 months |
WHO India
|
Content development for Short Course in Reproductive Child Health(RCH) Programme Management |
Co-Investigator |
2011-12 |
WHO, India |
Content development for Post graduate Diploma in Management of RCH programs |
Lead coordinator |
2011-12 |
UNICEF
|
Implementation of PCPNDT Act in India |
Part of research team |
2009 |
National Human Resource Commission, UNFPA |
An estimation of excess deaths in India from 1994-2003. (In context of HIV/AIDS) |
Part of research team |
2006 |
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (Indian Council of Medical Research, UNAIDS) |
As a panelist in National Roundtable Summit on Health System Strengthening, organized by ECHO India and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare- New Delhi; 11th January 2023