Sandesh Patil, MBBS, DGO, MPH

Dr. Sandesh Patil is a Clinical Coordinator with John Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE) and the BJGMC-CRS, based in Pune, India. He has more than 12 years of experience in clinical research and has worked in different capacities including as Research Officer and Study Clinician in NIH-funded ACTG and IMPAACT network clinical trials.
He was actively involved in the SWEN India trial which helped WHO to reform PMTCT guidelines among breastfed infants. He has a post graduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has pursued Clinical Research as a career and interest. He has more than 10 publications and presentations on women’s health related topics. He has served as a member of Women’s Health Internetwork Scientific Committee for the 4 years. In addition, he has >10 years of experience in collaborating with different NGOs, different departments, Community health facilities, Institutes and Medical colleges where women’s health issues are discussed to prioritize the clinical research agenda.