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Anant Bhan
Researcher, Bioethics, Mental Health. Global Health, Health Policy. Past President, International Association of Bioethics (2017-19). Mentor & Investigator, Sangath Bhopal Hub
Anant Bhan is a prominent global health researcher and bioethicist who serves in multiple roles at Sangath India, particularly at its Bhopal Hub.12 He is trained as a medical doctor with a master's degree in bioethics from the University of Toronto.12
Professional Background
Dr. Bhan has over 18 years of experience in global health, health policy, and bioethics.2 He currently holds several positions at Sangath India:
- Mentor
- Principal Investigator
- Site-Principal Investigator
- Project Lead3
In these roles, he oversees multiple grants and projects at the Sangath Bhopal Hub.3
Academic and Research Contributions
Dr. Bhan's work focuses on various aspects of health and ethics, including:
- Ethics and equity in health
- Mental health
- Digital health
- Public health ethics
- Research ethics
- Community engagement
- Ethics of innovative technologies
- Ethics training for professionals1
He has numerous publications to his name and serves as a resource person for trainings in global health, research methodology, and ethics.2 Dr. Bhan is also an Adjunct Visiting Professor at Yenepoya (deemed to be University) in India.1
Leadership and Affiliations
Anant Bhan has held significant leadership positions in the field of bioethics:
- Immediate Past President of the International Association of Bioethics (2017-2019)12
- Member of several committees related to health and ethics2
Current Projects
At Sangath, Dr. Bhan is involved in various research projects, including:
- Positive psychology interventions for ASHA workers' well-being
- Digital health studies for relapse prevention
- Developing scalable digital programs for stress reduction and mental health promotion
- Research on disability access to public health facilities
- Studies on LGBTQIA+ inclusive healthcare and transgender persons' experiences in accessing healthcare2
Dr. Bhan is also active in public engagement, regularly writing for mass media, participating in webinars and TV shows, and sharing scientific information through social media channels.2
