Dr.Poonam Khanna stands as an esteemed Associate Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at the renowned Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Her academic journey began with an illustrious PhD and M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition from CSKHPKVV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, which paved the way for her remarkable contributions in the nutrition realm.

Notably, Dr. Khanna’s dedication and innovation have garnered her prestigious accolades, including the coveted Best Scientist Award at the distinguished National Nutri-Cereal Convention, along with the esteemed National Nutrition Award. Her pioneering spirit led to the patenting of an ingenious millet-based crockery and the creation of a revolutionary machine-learning tool tailored for the pre-diabetes screening of children.

An embodiment of expertise, she masterminded the ingenious Suposhan app, a digital gem designed to fortify child nutrition. Dr. Khanna’s impact ripples beyond the digital realm, as she orchestrated a symphony of educational initiatives, imparting knowledge and fostering growth. Dr. Khanna orchestrated the remarkable “CHANDIGARH MILLET MISSION,” a transformative initiative aimed at nurturing millet culture within communities. Her trailblazing efforts have earned her accolades from esteemed institutions like Poshan Abhiyaan and FSSAI.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Khanna’s name graces more than 50 publications in internationally acclaimed and nationally recognized journals. Her literary prowess extends to book editing, exemplified by her role in shaping the volume “Preserving Urban Culture and Informal Economy Through Sustaining Street Vending in 21st Century India.”Beyond academia, Dr. Khanna’s influence reverberates through vibrant events like the “Youth Parliament on Millets 2023,” a testament to her dedication to holistic education and progress. Her fingerprint is imprinted on the BPH curriculum, enriched by her contributions in health sciences and public health nutrition.

Dr. Khanna has conjured groundbreaking recipes, including the ingenious millet panjiri “Rajos,” designed to empower anemic women in the community. Furthermore, she has meticulously crafted informational booklets tailored to the needs of diabetic patients, showcasing her commitment to addressing real-world health challenges.