About Me
Hey there. I'm Sneha — Nutrition & Dietetics researcher based in Kathmandu, currently pursuing my Master's at CAFODAT College, focused on public health and clinical nutrition.
Research Assistant at Dhulikhel Hospital, and published author in peer-reviewed journals.
Skills
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Data Collection & Analysis
SPSS & R Programming
Lab Techniques (GeneXpert)
Nutrition & Dietary Planning
Public Health Surveillance
mHealth & Telemedicine
Report Writing & Documentation
WHO Protocol Implementation
Community Health Education
Experience
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Research Assistant, Dhulikhel Hospital
2019 – 2023 · Dhulikhel, Nepal
- •Implemented WHO protocols for STI prevalence surveys among pregnant women
- •Mastered lab techniques including GeneXpert for STD identification
- •Conducted school diet planning, worksite studies, and led sex education sessions
- •Served as frontline worker during COVID-19 pandemic, collecting samples
- •Assisted in publishing research as second author in PLoS ONE
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Internship Trainee, Dhulikhel Hospital
2019 – 2019 · Dhulikhel, Nepal
- •Acquired data collection and management skills
- •Learned tele-medicine techniques and mastered SPSS analysis software
- •Developed proficiency in report writing and data entry
Education
2024 - Present
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
CAFODAT College — Expected 2026
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Kathmandu University
2009 - 2011
High School (HSEB) / +2
Pentagon International College
Research Projects
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mHealth for Gestational Diabetes Management
2022 · Dhulikhel Hospital
- •Demonstrated correct operation of glucometer and sphygmomanometer
- •Instructed patients on inputting data into mobile app to track glucose levels and monitor diet
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Nepal Pioneer Worksite Interventional Study
2020 · Dhulikhel Hospital
- •Visited schools for teacher dietary recall and blood pressure checks
- •Provided online physiotherapy sessions resulting in improved blood pressure outcomes
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STI Prevalence Survey Among Pregnant Women
2019 · Dhulikhel Hospital
- •Collected urine samples and used GeneXpert for N.gonorrhoeae and C.Trachomatis detection
- •Employed wet mount microscopy for trichomoniasis detection
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Scrub Typhus Epidemiology
2019 · Dhulikhel Hospital
- •Conducted case-control study monitoring symptoms and lab tests
- •Tracked hospital stay duration and medication usage patterns
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Mental Foramen Position Study
2018 · Kathmandu University
- •Radiographic study revealing common position of mental foramen between first and second premolars
- •Findings critical for dental implants and surgeries in the Nepalese population