People at The George Institute

We have a diverse team of researchers, operational specialists and global partners who work together to improve global health. With extensive knowledge, they provide key insights into our initiatives and drive practical solutions to make meaningful change on both a personal and policy scale. Meet our passionate, world-class team members who drive our innovative programs.

Health systems science Renal and metabolic Cardiovascular health

Professor Vivekanand Jha

Executive Director, The George Institute for Global Health, India

Health systems science

Renu John

Research Fellow

Health systems science

Inayat Singh Kakar

Research Fellow

Mental health Health systems science

Satya Venkata Siddhardha Kumar.D

Research Fellow

Health systems science

Hueiming Liu

Program Lead, Implementation Research for Health Equity Health Systems Science

Health systems science Brain health

John Mulley

Senior Project Officer

Health systems science

Shrutika Murthy

Research Assistant

Health systems science Health equity

Dr Devaki Nambiar

Program Director, Healthier Societies

Health systems science

Anna Palagyi

Program Lead, Ageing & Health Systems

Health systems science Cardiovascular health Women's health

Professor Anushka Patel

Chief Executive Officer, The George Institute for Global Health

Health systems science

Dr. Bindu Patel

Senior Research Fellow, Health System Sciences

Health systems science Cardiovascular health Mental health Guunu-maana

Professor David Peiris

Chief Scientist

Health systems science

Dr D Praveen

Global Strategic Priority Lead - Better Care & Director Primary Health Care

Women's health Health systems science

Preety R Rajbangshi

Senior Research Fellow, Global Women’s Health Programme, India

Cardiovascular health Health systems science

Professor Anthony Rodgers

Professorial Fellow, Professoriate

Health systems science Mental health Women's health

Dr Y.K. Sandhya

Senior Research Fellow, Mental health