Rayat Bahra University Leads Asia in Nutrigenetics Education

Rayat Bahra University Leads Asia in Nutrigenetics Education

First batch of M Sc in nutrigenetics gets degrees   

Mohali: 21 December

Rayat Bahra University celebrated a historic milestone with the successful completion of Asia’s inaugural M.Sc. in Nutrigenetics & Personalised Nutrition program. 

The first batch of students received their degrees at a prestigious convocation underscoring the program’s role in advancing personalised nutrition through gene-nutrient science. 

This groundbreaking two-year course, launched in 2023, marks a pioneering effort in personalised nutrition science, blending nutrient-gene interactions with advanced dietetics for life sciences graduates.

The Department of Nutrigenetics, established by visionary leaders Jyoti Garhewal and Prof Pulakes Purkait, collaborated seamlessly with the Institute of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Research (INNR) and Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS). 

This unique partnership with Rayat Bahra University has empowered students with cutting-edge skills in nutrigenomics, fostering innovation in translational health sciences and this collaboration provided a robust curriculum blending nutrigenomics, clinical diagnostics, and translational health applications, preparing graduates for innovative roles in regenerative medicine and beyond.

Jyoti Garhewal, Founder of INNR and ITHS, expressed her excitement: “This achievement ignites our vision for personalized nutrition in Asia, empowering graduates to lead healthcare transformation.” 

Prof. Pulakes Purkait expressed his excitement: “This achievement realizes our dream of advancing personalized nutrition and Nutrigenetics research in Asia, equipping graduates to transform healthcare through science-driven dietary interventions.” 

Chancellor Gurvinder Singh Bahra echoed the sentiment, stating, “We are thrilled to lead this first-of-its-kind program, strengthening our commitment to global-standard research and education in emerging biomedical fields.”

This convocation positions Institute of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Research (INNR), Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS) and Rayat Bahra University as frontrunners in India’s emerging nutrigenetics landscape. 

This milestone underscores Rayat Bahra University’s role in bridging academia and industry, inspiring future advancements in India’s biotech landscape.