Gitanjali Adlakha-Hutcheon

Scientific Advisor at Government of Canada

Gitanjali Adlakha-Hutcheon is currently serving as the A/Chief Scientist (Health Sciences) at the Government of Canada, based in Ottawa. She has a strong background in health sciences and research, contributing to various initiatives within the Canadian government.

Professional Background

Current Role: A/Chief Scientist (Health Sciences) at Government of Canada.
Previous Experience: She has held various scientific advisory roles, showcasing her expertise in health-related fields.

Education and Skills

Gitanjali possesses a diverse educational background, which enhances her capabilities in scientific research and public health policy. Her skills include:

Research and analysis
Policy development
Scientific communication

Contributions

She has been involved in projects that address public health challenges and contribute to security studies, as indicated by her recent editorial work on the publication "(In)Security: Identifying the Invisible Disruptors of Security" .2

Gitanjali is also active on LinkedIn, where she engages with a professional community focused on health sciences and security .1

Experience

A/Chief Scientist (Health Sciences) at Government of Canada (June 2022 - Present)

Lead, Strategic and International Portfolio Planning at Government of Canada (November 2021 - Present), A/Chief Scientist (Health Sciences) at Government of Canada (July 2021 - October 2021), Lead, Strategic and International Portfolio Planning at Government of Canada (April 2020 - July 2021), Section Head / Director Equivalent, Office of the Chief Scientist at Government of Canada (November 2017 - March 2020), Senior Scientist at Government of Canada (September 2017 - October 2017)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmacology & Therapeutics from The University of British Columbia (1993 - 1999), M.Sc, Biochemistry and Microbiology from G. B. Pant University Of Agriculture & Technology (1988 - 1990), B.Sc, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Gold Medalist from Delhi University (1984 - 1988)