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Nikhil Pai, BSc, MD, CNSC, NASPGHAN-F, FRCPC, FAAP
Nikhil Pai, BSc, MD, CNSC, NASPGHAN-F, FRCPC, FAAP
Attending Physician

Dr. Pai's research interests lie in host-microbial interactions with a focus on dietary influences on the gut microbiome in children.

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Education and Training

BSc, University of Western Ontario (Biology), 2004

MD, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 2007

Residency, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 2011

Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology), 2014

Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School (Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition)

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Professional Memberships

Ontario Medical Association, Board of Directors, 2009-

Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Ontario, 2010-

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2011-

  • Grant Reviewer, 2023
  • Fellow, 2022-
  • Nutrition Committee, 2018-
  • Fecal Microbiota Transplant Special Interest Group, 2016-

American Gastroenterological Association, 2012-

  • Leadership Councilor, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Committee, 2020
  • Leadership Councilor, Pediatric Gastroenterology & Developmental Biology Committee, 2020-2024,

American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2014-

European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, 2017-

Ontario eConsult Program, Consultant, 2021-

Canadian Nutrition Society, 2021-

  • Invited Member, Canadian Malnutrition Task Force, Pediatric Working Group

Canadian Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Network, Founding Co-Chair, 2021-

Professional Awards

Invited Faculty, First Year Fellows Conference, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2024

Stanley J. Dudrick Mid-Career Research Scholar Award, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2023

Poster of Distinction, McMaster University Department of Chemistry: Undergraduate Research Day, 2023

Invited Participant, Hamilton Health Sciences Physician Leaders Program, 2022

Finalist, Baby Shark Tank, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2022

Nominee, Innovation Award, Hamilton Health Sciences, 2022

Poster of Distinction, Pediatric Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Symposium, 2020

Early Career Grant Panelist, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2018

New Investigator Spotlight, McMaster University Department of Pediatrics: Child Health Research Day, 2018

Ontario Innovation Award, Ontario Academic Health Sciences Centre Innovation Fund, 2017

Publication Highlights