Trustee
Archana Ravindra Palahalli
Being a person with OI did not stop Archana from establishing and successfully running a Montessori for over 17 years in Bangalore. After dedicating much of her adult life to molding children to be creative, confident, and compassionate individuals she decided to close the school in 2015. She realized that having OI did not stop her from leading an independent, fulfilling life and if she could do it, many more can do it too. With this context, she set out to establish IOIF. To empower individuals with OI to lead a life of positive contribution to the community. To empower them to fulfill their dreams is her dream!
Trustee
Mrs. Paranjyothi
Her inclusive vision and tireless service reflect the spirit of the Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (IOIF), demonstrating that age is no barrier to making a difference, and that empowering the vulnerable begins with empathy, purposeful action, and the strength of community.
Trustee
Dr. Abhishek S Bhasme
With over 7 years of experience in Orthopaedics, his areas of interest include paediatric bone infections, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia, and paediatric deformity correction. He is also actively involved in research and publications in his field of specialty.
He has worked extensively for the past 5 years for the cause of child healthcare and its betterment, volunteering with various NGOs to conduct free screening camps across districts of Karnataka. He also works on an honorary basis with the Association of People with Disabilities and the Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.
With a motto of healing with compassion and a passion for paediatric orthopaedics, he looks forward to making a lasting impact in the field of child care. Providing affordable and quality healthcare for every child in India is his dream.
Trustee
Dr Suma Uday
Dr Suma Uday is a highly experienced paediatric endocrinologist and bone health specialist with advanced and dedicated bone health training from one of the largest and pioneering bone health centres in the UK. With over 20 years of specialist experience from the UK, she provides expert care for children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, rickets, hypophosphatasia, achondroplasia, skeletal dysplasia, and other rare bone conditions.
During her tenure at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, UK, Dr Uday led the nationally commissioned Complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Metabolic Bone Service working with a large multi-disciplinary team of OI specialists. Dr Uday has a PhD in rickets, several international peer-reviewed research publications and awards from two internationally renowned societies for significant contribution in the field demonstrating that Dr Uday stays at the forefront of new treatments and best practice in bone health. She is committed to providing the most up-to-date, safe and effective treatments for children with rare bone conditions.
Dr Uday is known for her compassionate and holistic approach to care, with a strong focus on clear communication, patient and family engagement. Her motto is to help every child reach their best possible bone health and quality of life through tailored management plans.
Trustee
Parita Dholakia
Parita Dholakia is a health communications professional currently working with Abbott India. She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Northeastern University, Boston.
Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and later experiencing progressive hearing loss, Parita brings a unique lived perspective to advocacy for rare conditions and invisible disabilities. Her personal journey has been featured by the U.S. National Organization on Disability and leading Indian media outlets.
Passionate about building inclusive workplaces, she actively champions accessibility and equity initiatives. Meeting people with similar experiences has helped her navigate health challenges and recalibrate life. Through her role at the Foundation, she hopes to continue offering support and kinship to the community.
ADVISORY BOARD
DR. MADHAVI RAVINDRA
Pediatric Anesthesiologist