Dr. Pranay Sinha

Biography

Pranay Sinha, MD, SM is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sinha earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital, graduating with distinction in Global Health Equity. He pursued a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Boston University. His work focuses on tuberculosis and infectious diseases, with a particular interest in how undernutrition affects TB outcomes in vulnerable populations. Dr. Sinha is involved in international research across India, Benin, and Togo, exploring ways to integrate social determinants of health into interventions. He has co-founded and co-chaired the TB-undernutrition Working Group at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, contributing to the recognition of undernutrition as a significant TB comorbidity. He has served as a technical resource person for the World Health Organization and collaborated with governments to expand nutritional support in anti-helminthic treatment for individuals with tuberculosis. He is also engaged in training medical students and residents, mentoring over thirty trainees throughout his career, and is dedicated to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the healthcare field.

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