Researcher

Dr Shanchita Khan

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Biography

Shanchita is a Research Associate working with the Infection Analytics Program at the Kirby Institute. She began her academic career as a lecturer at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post-PhD, she worked at the Queensland University of Technology as a researcher for a number of years.

After graduating in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Shanchita earned an MSc from the University of New England and a PhD from...view more

Shanchita is a Research Associate working with the Infection Analytics Program at the Kirby Institute. She began her academic career as a lecturer at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post-PhD, she worked at the Queensland University of Technology as a researcher for a number of years.

After graduating in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Shanchita earned an MSc from the University of New England and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology in 2017. Her PhD study examined the effect of sun exposure on vitamin D levels in a randomised controlled trial setting.

She has extensive experience in evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, quantitative and qualitative research in epidemiology and public health. Her research interests include infectious and non-communicable diseases, vitamin D, and digital health.

For the latest comprehensive list of her publications, please click here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/shanchita-khan