WomenCare 2025 - Advancements in Womens Healthcare, Nursing, and Midwifery

Divya Shandilya

Biography

Dr. Divya is a clinician-turned-researcher with over a decade of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, now specializing in translational and computational research to advance precision medicine. She holds an MBBS and DNB in Obstetrics and Gynecology from India, with extensive experience as a Fertility Consultant, having performed over 800 IVF-related procedures. Driven by a commitment to improving reproductive health outcomes, she is currently pursuing an MSc in Precision Health and Medicine at the National University of Singapore, where she is gaining expertise in multi-omics data integration, microbiome analysis, machine learning, and molecular dynamics simulations.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of clinical medicine and computational biology, with a focus on personalized reproductive health. Her ongoing capstone projects include molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the structural impact of coding variants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (KCNJ11 V337I mutation) and an AI-driven exploration of the endometrial microbiome to identify dysbiosis thresholds predictive of IVF implantation outcomes. These projects highlight her ability to translate clinical questions into data-driven research and apply advanced analytical tools to real-world biomedical challenges.

Technically proficient in Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, QIIME2, AMBER, and molecular visualization tools such as PYMOL and VMD, Dr. Divya leverages high-performance computing environments to conduct her analyses. She is dedicated to principles of FAIR data management and clinical data compliance, ensuring rigorous, reproducible research practices.

Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to bridging clinical experience with computational innovation, aiming to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in reproductive medicine. Through this unique blend of clinical insight and computational expertise, Dr. Divya seeks to contribute to multidisciplinary collaborations in precision health, making evidence-based, individualized care a reality for patients.

Research Interest

Dr. Divya is a clinician-turned-researcher specializing in personalized reproductive health, combining over a decade of clinical experience with expertise in computational biology and precision medicine.

Abstract

Advancing Women?s Healthcare Through Precision Medicine: From the Clinic to the Birthing Suite Precision medicine is transforming the way we approach women?s healthcare by recognizing that every woman is unique, with her own genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors shaping her health journey. This talk will explore how precision medicine can improve outcomes across the entire spectrum of women?s care?from preconception planning and fertility treatments in the clinic to personalized monitoring and management in the birthing suite. We will discuss practical examples, including pharmacogenomics in ovarian stimulation, AI-driven embryo selection, personalized prenatal screening, and microbiome-based approaches to reproductive health. Emphasis will be placed on how these advances empower clinicians, nurses, and midwives to deliver more individualized, effective, and compassionate care. The session will also address the challenges of implementing precision medicine in practice, such as ensuring equitable access, maintaining informed consent, and protecting patient data. Ultimately, the goal is to highlight a collaborative, patient-centered vision where technology and human care work hand in hand to support women at every stage of their reproductive journey.