Dr. Ranjitha S Shetty

As Associate Dean-Academics at KMC, Manipal, Dr Ranjitha S Shetty leads academic initiatives, curriculum development, and faculty support to maintain high standards of medical education. Dr Shetty mentors MBBS students, guides Community Medicine (MD) postgraduates, supervises PhD scholars, fostering a culture of academic excellence. She also leads the elective program on Tribal Health, providing MBBS students with hands-on experience in understanding the health challenges faced by indigenous communities. Additionally, Dr.

Shetty leads the Centre for Community Oncology and the Centre for Indigenous Population at KMC, Manipal, overseeing multiple ongoing projects within these centres, with several PhD scholars actively contributing to and advancing these initiatives. Dr. Shetty has led numerous research projects funded by ICMR, industry-sponsored vaccine trials, and CSR initiatives, making significant contributions to public health advancements and addressing key healthcare challenges. Dr.

Shetty has been leading multiple collaborative research initiatives with scientists from ICMR, New Delhi, and The George Institute for Global Health, New Delhi. Her international partnerships include projects with the University of Aberdeen, UK, focusing on anemia among tribal women in India, and with the Deakin University, Australia, working on mental health outcomes & help seeking behaviour among rural women experiencing domestic violence. These collaborations further strengthen her global impact, advancing critical public health issues and healthcare innovations.