Bio Summary:
Dr. Kamala Adhikari (Dahal) is a highly accomplished epidemiologist and Senior Scientist at the Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation unit within the Alberta Health Services. With a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Calgary, she holds a strong academic background, having received prestigious scholarships such as the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Alberta Innovates Graduate Studentship Award.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of Calgary, 2019
- M.Sc. in Epidemiology, Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand, 2008
- B.N. (Distinction), Nepal Institute of Health Sciences, 2004
- Proficiency Certificate in Nursing, Tribhuvan University, 1998
Research Focus:
Dr. Adhikari’s research primarily centers on maternal and child health, with a focus on neighborhood socioeconomic status, anxiety, depression during pregnancy, and preterm birth. Her work extends to pragmatic randomized controlled trials and implementation science.
Professional Journey:
- Senior Scientist, Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation (CPSI) unit, Alberta Health Services (2022-present)
- Project Manager, Medecins Du Monde-France (MDM-F) (2013-2014)
- Program Manager, Midwifery Society of Nepal/United Nations Population Fund, Nepal (2011)
- Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Purvanchal University, Nepal (2008-2011)
Honors & Awards:
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2017-2020)
- Alberta Innovates Graduate Studentship Award (2017-2020)
- U of C Faculty Women’s Club Graduate Scholarship (2016)
- Early Career Researchers: Reviewer in Training program, Canadian Institute of Health Research (2021)
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Adhikari has made significant contributions to the field with research articles and conference presentations. Her work spans topics such as the determinants of condom use among female sex workers and the feasibility of midwifery education in Nepal.
Title: “Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for tobacco consumption, alcohol misuse, and physical inactivity: an equity-informed rapid review”
- Journal: Public Health
- Publication Date: January 2024
- DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.11.001
Title: “Age and sex-related patterns of electronic cigarette use in the general population: Supporting a de novo substance use pattern”
- Journal: Population Medicine
- Publication Date: December 13, 2022
- DOI: 10.18332/popmed/157270
Title: A Call to Action: Commercial Tobacco Smoking Cessation Support as a Priority for Health Care Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Journal: Nicotine & Tobacco Research
- Publication Date: May 24, 2021
- Article Type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa219
Title: Neighbourhood socioeconomic status modifies the association between anxiety and depression during pregnancy and preterm birth: a Community-based Canadian cohort study
- Journal: BMJ Open
- Publication Date: February 2020
- Article Type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031035
Title: Does neighborhood socioeconomic status predict the risk of preterm birth? A community-based Canadian cohort study
- Journal: BMJ Open
- Publication Date: February 2019
- Article Type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025341
Author Metrics:
- Citations: 215 citations by 205 documents
- Documents: 35
- h-index: 10
Research Timeline:
- 2006-2008: Master’s research on pill count and education program in hemoglobin status among pregnant women in Nepal.
- 2015-2019: Doctoral research on neighborhood socioeconomic status, anxiety, depression during pregnancy, and preterm birth.
This summary highlights Dr. Adhikari’s extensive academic achievements, diverse research focus, impactful contributions, and leadership in both academia and project management roles.
