Biography:
Dr. Suman Ray is currently working as a Principal Scientist at CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), formerly known as National Institute of Science Technology and Development studies (CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi. Dr. Ray is a recipient of Gold Medal in MSc. Biochemistry from North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. She was Awarded Fellowship, CSIR-NET (JRF), 2002. She did her PhD (Biochemistry) from CSIR-IITR Lucknow and also worked as a Scientist at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad from 2008-2013. Dr. Ray has more than 15 years of research experience. She has published more than 30 research paper in national and international journals including book chapters, policy bulletins etc. She has completed eight research projects as a Project Investigators in addition to two ongoing research projects. Her research interest include-health research and policy, neuropsychiatric disorders, traditional knowledge studies etc.
Title : Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of ashwagandha for alzheimer’s disease/ dementia management and cost analysis: A pilot study