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.
Shalini Chaulan
My Experience
Shalini Chauhan (MPH) is an Assistant Professor and PhD student at the University of Pecs. She has extensive experience in clinical research, interventional studies, and systematic reviews. Proficient in data analysis, record keeping, sample collection, and manuscript writing, Shalini is also the founder of GSY (Goodbye Stress with Yoga), a scientific project that delves into the impact of yoga on a diverse range of individuals through specific clinical research protocols.

As a certified yoga teacher, she promotes community health by offering classes to various demographics, including those with comorbidities, differently abled children, and women seeking wellness, and conducting research to build evidence regarding the benefits of yoga. She is dedicated to advancing health promotion programs in challenging settings. Shalini has organized events and conferences focused on community health education and promoting research in integrative medicine.
  • Assistant Professor in Faculty of Medicine - University of Pécs (September 2022- Present)
  • Founder of GSY (Goodbye Stress with Yoga) Scientific project - University of Pécs (September 2021- present)
  • Organiser of the IMY (Integrative Med Yoga) conference and IUYD (International University Yoga Day)
  • Opponent in Thesis Defense of Bachelor students of Physiotherapy at the Department of Physiotherapy - Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pecs
  • Student member of PhD election Admission Committee at the Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pecs. (2022-2023)
  • Yoga Teacher at the Medical School, University of Pecs
  • Volunteer Intern, World NCD Federation, Chandigarh, India - Working as an editorial assistant for the second edition of the book “Public Health Approaches to Noncommunicable Disease", developing a patient group for an awareness program in Major NCD at Chandigarh, (Sept 2020 – December 2020)
  • Professional certification in the research project: NMB-Niyantrita Madhumeha Bharat Diabetics control project, Ministry of AYUSH - Health Government of India (Dec 2016 – Jul 2017)

My education

University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Hungary (2021 - Present)

University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences,
PhD Student

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Public Health, Hungary
MPH (2017-2020)

Punjab University, India
BSc in Biology (2012-2015)