Dr Kusum Kusum
BDS, MSc, PhD
Research Fellow
- About
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- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Kusum Singal is a Research Fellow in Health Services Research Unit. With extensive experience in conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence-based syntheses, Kusum has contributed significantly to the development of evidence-based policy and practice in public health.
Prior to joining our team, Kusum worked as a Medical Research Scientist at a leading Cochrane Affiliate Center in India, where she conducted several high-impact studies on the effectiveness of public health interventions. She has experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and fieldwork experience of surveys and in-depth interviews.
Qualifications
- BDS Bachelor's of Dental Surgery2012 - Maharshi Dayanand University, India
- MSc. Masters in Science2015 - Maharshi Dayanand University, India
- PhD. Doctor of Philosophy2020 - Maharshi Dayanand University, India
Latest Publications
Interventions to mitigate infant food insecurity in high-income countries: an overview of current evidence
Nutrire, vol. 50, no. 1, 37Contributions to Journals: ArticlesHealth and social care needs of adult asylum seekers in high-income countries and their experiences of accessing care services: An overview of systematic reviews
Journal of Migration and Health, vol. 12, 100346Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100346
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Effectiveness of financial support interventions to reduce adverse health outcomes among households in fuel poverty in the United Kingdom
Public Health in Practice, vol. 7, pp. 1-10Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEffect of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin Combination Use in COVID‑19 Patients: An Umbrella Review
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 22-27Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_983_22
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Prevalence of tobacco consumption among the Northeast population of India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 212-222Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/jncd.jncd_93_23
Prizes and Awards
Best Paper Presentation Award 2017
- Research
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Research Areas
Applied Health Sciences
Funding and Grants
Erasmus Staff Mobility Funding 2023
IAHS Staff Development Fund 2023
International Travel Grant, Indian Council of Medical Research. New Delhi 2020
University Grant Commission, Senior Research Fellowship (2017-2019)
- Publications
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Role of environmental lead in the occurrence of anemia in Indian children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Environmental science and pollution research international, vol. 29, pp. 37556-37564Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-18199-3
Soil as a tool of revelation in forensic science: a review
Analytical Methods, vol. 12, no. 43, pp. 5150-5159Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0AY01634A
Forensic study on inheritance and variability of handwriting features amongst English language writers
Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 28-33Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-083X.2020.00093.X
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Coronal pulp cavity index as noble modality for age estimation: a digital image analysis
Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, vol. 9, no. 1, 42Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-019-0150-6
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Dental practitioners - Are they real patrons of forensic odontology?
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 42-44Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-0848.2019.00010.1
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Need of revamping Forensic Science in India
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 84Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-0848.2019.00022.8
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Age estimation using non destructive approach: A comparative forensic analysis
Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 29-34Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-083X.2019.00006.2
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Pulp/tooth area method: A potential statistical tool for age estimation using digital dental radiographs
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 228-233Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/0973-9130.2019.00120.8
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Retrospective study of cases under narcotic drug & psychotropic substance act (NDPS) at Kangra, Kullu, Una and Hamirpur during 2013-2017
Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 42-44Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAge estimation using comprehensive chart for dental age estimation in Haryana population: A pilot study
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 281-285Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_112_18
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