Research Assistant

Field Epidemiology

Current work and interests

Shamya Reny is working as a Research Assistant for the Fenland study, which investigates the interaction between environmental and genetic factors in determining obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic disorders. Shamya is interested to contribute to research on lifestyle diseases, diet and physical activity in order to improve public health.

Background and experience

Shamya is a Registered Dietitian with over ten years of international clinical experience in the United Kingdom and India. She holds a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Science in Food Service Management & Dietetics, as well as a PhD titled Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Shamya has also completed a Bachelor of Education Degree. Prior to joining the Unit, Shamya worked as a dietitian for the NHS. She is also a member of the British Dietetic Association.

Publications

• Shamya K, Prema L. The Effect of Health Education on Improving the Knowledge and Self-Management Practices of Type 2 diabetic Adults, American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 2020;07:77-83
• Shamya K, Prema L. A Retrospective Study On Emerging Occurrence Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In North Kerala, International Journal Of Emerging Technologies And Innovative Research.2019;06:503-509
• Shamya K, Prema L. Socioeconomic factors influencing the quality of life of type 2 diabetes patients in north Kerala, International journal of advanced scientific research and management.2018, 03;66-70
• Shamya K, Prema L. Stress as a limiting factor in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Advance research journal of social science.2018, 09;1