Dr. Ganesh Nanda Kumar is a medical professional and public health specialist with experience in clinical medicine, healthcare administration, and epidemiological research. His work connects clinical care with public health practice and health-service administration.
Academic Background
Dr. Kumar earned his MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and his Master of Public Health from Kansas State University, with an emphasis on infectious diseases and zoonoses. He was also recognised as a Phi Kappa Phi Scholar.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kumar serves as Assistant Professor at the Global Institute of Public Health, teaching postgraduate lectures, seminars, and practical coursework for MPH students. He previously served as Assistant Administrative Officer for Clinical Services at the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, and as a Resident Doctor at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
Research and Contributions
His applied public health experience includes epidemiological survey work with the Riley County Health Department in Kansas, where he contributed to sampling and cluster-map methods. He has also supported data work at the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and clinical-trial documentation and operations.
Research and Publications
His academic interests include infectious diseases, zoonoses, epidemiological field methods, clinical data, and public health administration. His professional work includes literature reviews and the presentation of scientific research findings.