Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kamlakar Juvekar

I decided in 1991 that as long as I am able to, I will work in the rural areas, with the rural communities and for the better health of the rural communities. It has been a fulfilling journey so far.

• Anthropologist, researcher, mentor, teacher.

• More than 35 years in community health research.

• Leader of multifaceted research teams.

• Founding Principal Investigator, iSHARE, the INDEPTH Data Repository.

• Established the Indian Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems Network (IHN).

• Guide to national and international scholars, including Masters, PhD, and Post-Doctoral students.

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Professor Sanjay Juvekar is one of India's most distinguished community health researchers, with more than 35 years dedicated to transforming public health in rural India through rigorous science, compassionate engagement, and innovative methodologies. As a trained anthropologist, he bridges the gap between human behavior and population health — leading teams that span disciplines from medicine and data science to biotechnology and field epidemiology. Based at the Vadu Rural Health Program, KEM Hospital Research Centre, Pune, he has pioneered landmark surveillance systems, led over 70 research projects across India and internationally, and shaped the careers of scholars across four continents.

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About Me

35+ years of fieldwork in rural Maharashtra, an anthropologist who became a force in global health

My Research

From TB control to vaccine trials, from demographic surveillance to COVID seroprevalence — see what drives the science.

Publications & Impact

254+ publications, 6,700+ citations, and counting — explore the evidence base.

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Resources, lectures, and training materials curated for students, early-career researchers, and fellow scientists.

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kamlakar Juvekar

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