Nutrigenetics

About Us

Welcome to the Institute of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Research (INNR)

The Institute of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Research (INNR) is a pioneering institution dedicated to the innovative fields of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. Established in 2022, INNR aims to revolutionize personalized nutrition and healthcare through cutting-edge research and world-class educational programs.

Our Mission​

Our mission is to advance the understanding of how genetic variations influence individual responses to nutrients and dietary patterns. We strive to develop personalized nutritional strategies that promote optimal health and prevent disease by integrating advanced research with educational excellence.

Our Vision​

We envision a future where personalized nutrition and healthcare are accessible and effective for everyone. Our goal is to lead the global effort in transforming healthcare by making personalized nutrition the standard.

Leadership Team

Ms. Jyoti Garhewal

Founder & Director

Ms. Jyoti Garhewal is a young entrepreneur and she has founded new edge translational research institute “Institute of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Research (INNR)” in 2022 and “Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS)” in 2023. She also established the India’s first academic degree course in Nutrigenetics i.e. “Nutrigenetics & personalized Nutrition”, Department of Nutrigenetics in association with Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, Punjab in 2023. She has completed her Graduation and post graduation in Biological Anthropology from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattishgarh. Ms. Garhewal has research in Anthropology and She is advisory committee member of Training program “Molecular Geneticsis, Nutrigenetics, ART.

Prof. Pulakes Purkait

Co-Founder & Director

Dr. Pulakes Purkait is an academician, scholar of translational research and entrepreneur. He established many premier institute (INNR, ITHS) , EMBRYOGENESIS-Diagnostic & Research laboratory, reproductive technology tools & techniques i.e. ERFA- The Soil Test (Patented), ERMA (Patented), Endo-immune Test. Prof. Purkait also Director & HOD of Institute of Translational Health Science, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali and Founder-HOD of many academic departments. He is also a board member and Life member in different reputed organization.

Dr. Heenu Sharma

Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D

Dr. Ravi Rangan Kumar

Assistant Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.

Vanshika Tyagi

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Mr. Shubham Kumar

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Mr. Shakti Singh

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing)

Ms. Anju



Ms. Paramjot