Shalini Chauhan, MPH
Assistant Professor
I was born and raised in India, where my passion for sports and physical activity began. My awareness of public
health issues deepened through volunteer work, assisting diverse populations. I completed my bachelor’s degree
in science (Biology) from Punjab University Chandigarh India. I worked as a yoga leader for the Government of
India's “NMB-Niyantrita Madhumeha Bharat Diabetes Control Project,” where I was involved in screening and
collecting data from 500 people and provided interventions for 107 diabetic and prediabetic participants. This
experience sparked my interest in health promotion through a holistic approach.
Driven by this interest moved to Hungary on a prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship to pursue a master’s in public health at the University of Debrecen, graduating with a remarkable 4.5 out of 5 GPA. Afterward, I returned to India and worked as a research assistant at PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research), Chandigarh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, I developed skills in multitasking, managing high-stress environments, and prioritizing health. I gained experience in protocol writing, systematic reviews, data analysis, rural data collection, and research project coordination.
Throughout my career and studies, I consistently taught yoga classes, furthering my expertise in the field. I was later selected as a PhD student at the University of Pecs through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, focusing on the “Effect of Practicing Yoga and Meditation on Cortisol Hormone and Immunity Among Medical Students.” I also began working as an Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Pecs. I have published my PhD pilot study data and co-authored an article on women's health. Currently, I am working on three systematic review projects focused on women's health.
I founded GSY (Goodbye Stress with Yoga), which conducts research projects involving yoga interventions for diverse populations, especially those with comorbidities. I initiated International University Yoga Day, celebrated for the past three years, engaging university students in practicing and discussing the benefits of yoga. Additionally, I have successfully organized the Integrative Med Yoga Conference for the past two years, emphasizing the integrative medicine approach and exploring future research opportunities for students and researchers in this era.
Driven by this interest moved to Hungary on a prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship to pursue a master’s in public health at the University of Debrecen, graduating with a remarkable 4.5 out of 5 GPA. Afterward, I returned to India and worked as a research assistant at PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research), Chandigarh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, I developed skills in multitasking, managing high-stress environments, and prioritizing health. I gained experience in protocol writing, systematic reviews, data analysis, rural data collection, and research project coordination.
Throughout my career and studies, I consistently taught yoga classes, furthering my expertise in the field. I was later selected as a PhD student at the University of Pecs through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, focusing on the “Effect of Practicing Yoga and Meditation on Cortisol Hormone and Immunity Among Medical Students.” I also began working as an Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Pecs. I have published my PhD pilot study data and co-authored an article on women's health. Currently, I am working on three systematic review projects focused on women's health.
I founded GSY (Goodbye Stress with Yoga), which conducts research projects involving yoga interventions for diverse populations, especially those with comorbidities. I initiated International University Yoga Day, celebrated for the past three years, engaging university students in practicing and discussing the benefits of yoga. Additionally, I have successfully organized the Integrative Med Yoga Conference for the past two years, emphasizing the integrative medicine approach and exploring future research opportunities for students and researchers in this era.