Sonal Palande
Ph.D.
Dombivli (East)
Summary
Experienced researcher and biostatistician with a strong background in clinical nutrition, epidemiology, and project management. Led high-impact research projects at KEM Hospital and HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune, including government- and internationally-funded studies. Skilled in statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel), protocol development, and scientific writing, with multiple first-author publications. As a post-Ph.D. freelancer, I specialize in study design, sample size estimation, data interpretation, and manuscript development, with a focus on healthcare applications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Biostatistician & Scientific Consultant
Self-employed
03.2024 - Current
- Advise on study design, sampling, and statistical analysis for clinical and nutrition-related research
- Provide guidance in manuscript preparation, research proposal writing, and data interpretation
- Assisted in grant proposal development, contributing to the acquisition of research funding for critical studies.
- Calculated sample size requirements for clinical studies.
- Drew conclusions and made predictions based on data summaries or statistical analysis.
Research Assistant
HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Led projects on Insulin-like Growth Factors and child nutrition
- Implemented a double-blind nutritional supplementation clinical trial
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams.
Research Assistant
KEM Hospital Research Centre, Pune
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Coordinated multi-center studies funded by the Department of Biotechnology (India) and Wellcome Trust (UK)
- Managed supplementation programs, data collection SOPs, and field team training
- Conducted dietary assessments and anthropometric measurements
Education
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 01.2018 - 01.2024
M.Sc. - Health Sciences (Dietetics)
School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 01.2006 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Zoology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 01.2003 - 01.2006
Skills
Quantitative research design
Certification
Certified Diabetes Educator – Project HOPE India, KEM Hospital, Pune
Publications
- Gender-specific Indian paediatric and adult reference data for muscle function parameters assessed using Jumping Mechanography, J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2024
- Effect of Yoga or Physical Exercise on Muscle Function in Rural Indian Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial, J Phys Act Health, 2023
- Dynamic muscle function parameters in Indian children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus: A case-control study, Indian J Endocrinol Metab, 2024
- Differential Relationship of Grip Strength with Body Composition and Lifestyle Factors Between Indian Urban and Rural Boys and Girls, Indian J Pediatr, 2022
- Determinants of muscle power and force as assessed by Jumping Mechanography in rural Indian children, J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2022
- Efficacy of B12 Fortified Nutrient Bar and Yogurt in Improving Plasma B12 Concentrations—Results From 2 Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Trials, Food Nutr Bull, 2021
- Co-authored papers on growth standards, glucose levels, and anthropometry in children
Awards
- New Investigator Award, 9th ICCBH, Austria, 2019
- 1st Prize – Experimental Nutrition, 53rd IDA Conference, 2021
- 3rd Prize – ISPAE Paper Presentation, 2021
- UGC NET – Research Fellowship & Lectureship, 2017
Timeline
Freelance Biostatistician & Scientific Consultant
Self-employed
03.2024 - Current
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2018 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
12.2013 - 01.2015
Research Assistant
KEM Hospital Research Centre, Pune
06.2008 - 08.2012
M.Sc. - Health Sciences (Dietetics)
School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Zoology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2003 - 01.2006
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