Girish Vanapalli

Girish Vanapalli, a dental surgeon by profession, is currently pursuing his master’s degree in public health. His current research focuses on the impact of oral contraceptive use on breast density and breast cancer risk, as well as the analysis of Life Outside Violence (LOV) program data which is a hospital-based violence intervention program that helps individuals harmed by stabbing, gunshot, or assault receive the treatment, support, and resources they need to find alternatives to violence. His areas of focus include addressing health care inequalities and improving healthcare access among people, especially those from minority communities and migrants.