Landmark Research Project Portfolio

Our research follows the life course approach, recognizing that health outcomes at each stage of life are influenced by previous experiences and shape future wellbeing. By studying health across the entire lifespan, we develop comprehensive interventions that address health challenges at their roots.

Pregnancy

Concern

• Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

• Poor muscle mass Body composition

• Under nutrition

• Low Birth Weight

Projects

• Intervention to reduce LBW (nutritious supplement to pregnant mothers)

Delivery

Concern

• Small Placenta

• Cord

• Breast bloodmilk

Projects

• Breast milk nutrient analysis and treat the deficiencies

Neonate/Child

Concern

• Body composition

• Metabolomics

Projects

• Nutritional intervention to reduce SAM/MAM

Adolescent

Concern

• Body composition

• Glycaemic parameters (OGTT)

• Hcy >>MTHFR gene

Projects

• Empowerment

• Skill development

• Nutritional support

• Kitchen Garden

Preconception

Concern

• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

• Body composition

Projects

• Treatment (holistic as well as medical) to improve pre-conception health

Adult

Concern

• Diabetes clinic

• Subtypes identification

• Body composition by D2O

• Macro – vascular complications

• C-Peptide, Lipids

Projects

• Treatment based not only on glucose but also body composition