Dr. Nomita Chandhiok is former Senior Deputy Director General/Scientist ‘G’ at the Indian Council of Medical Research, the apex biomedical research organization and advisory body to the government of India, where she is currently working as a consultant. She has over 35 years’ experience in providing strategic vision to develop, initiate, lead, coordinate, execute and monitor effective research programs on key areas addressing issues on RMNCH+A and HIV/AIDS prevention that are aligned to achieve the country’s Sustainable Development Goals and have relevance to ongoing programs of the government.Specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a doctorate in medical statistics, her major focus has been on program relevant translational research, applied clinical, basic, socio-behavioural, and operational research and capacity building. Dr. Chandhiok is a member of several international advisory groups, professional bodies, and Task Force committees of various scientific organizations.