Dr. Jyothi S. Krishnan is an accomplished and highly experienced clinical nutritionist with 19 years of expertise in the field of nutrition and dietetics. With a passion for personalized nutrition, she combines her academic prowess and professional skills to promote optimal health outcomes for patients. Currently serving as the Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Dr. Jyothi also contributes as a faculty member at Believers Academy of Allied Health Sciences and the College of Nursing.

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in Food Science and Nutrition – Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore (2024)
• MSc in Food and Nutrition – Kerala University (First Rank)
• Registered Dietitian (RRD015/2015)
• Certified in HACCP Level IV and LOW FODMAP Diet (Monash University, 2023)
• Completed advanced courses in Clinical Nutrition for Adults (AAFP, 2021) and Translational Nutrigenetics (2020)

Areas of Expertise

• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Critical Care Nutrition
• Renal Nutrition
• Public Health Nutrition
• Nutritional management of diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), pre-diabetes, and obesity
• Research on nutritional interventions for PCOS and dietary strategies for reproductive-age women

Certifications and Memberships

• Life Member: Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), Nutrition Society of India (NSI), ISPEN, and HSAI
• Executive Committee Member: IAPEN Cochin Chapter
• Type 1 Diabetes Educator (SPEED)

Professional Experience

• Senior Dietitian: Renai Medicity, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahalia Hospital Abu Dhabi, NMC Hospital Abu Dhabi
• Curriculum Development: Member of curriculum revision committees at CMS College Kottayam, St. Theresa’s College Ernakulam, and MG University (Autonomous)

Awards and Recognitions

• Extra Mile Award – Allied Health, BCMCH Foundation Day (2023)
• First Prize (Poster Published Category) – BCMCH Research Day (2023)
• Third Prize (Poster Presentation) – Future Research, BCMCH Research Day (2023)
• Third Prize – BCMCH Annual Research Day (2018)

Publications and Research

• Five research articles in Scopus and UGC Care Journals
• Several articles published in Malayala Manorama and Vanitha Arogyam
• Research focus on innovative dietary interventions, such as intermittent fasting and low-calorie diets, for managing metabolic disorders and diabetes

Notable Contributions

• Panelist at national and international conferences, including sessions on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Women and Breast Cancer Awareness
• Invited speaker at SEACON 2023 and NeuroNutrition Symposium (CNF 2024)
• Poster selected for the 45th PENSA Congress in Malaysia