Dr. Asna Urooj

Biography

Dr. Asna Urooj completed Ph.D. in  Food Science and Nutrition, working has Professor, in University of Mysore. He awarded with Academician Award – By Nutritionists Republic for highest publications by a Nutritionist in 2013 Prof G.S. Bains lifetime achievement award –for credible achievement in the area of Nutrition for the year 2011, by Association of Food Scientist’s & Technologists, India. State Award - Dr Kalpana Chawla award for young women scientist in the field of Science & Technology for the year 2009 by Government of Karnataka Young scientist award- Indian Dietetic Association, Nutrition Society of India, RSSDI, International College of Nutrition. 28 best research paper awards in various national and international conferences. Area of specialization Diabetes – prevalence, nutritional status, glycemic responses, dietary intervention. Clinical nutrition- disease specific and immune enhancing enteral formulations, functional foods, clinical trials. CVD- Association between fibrinogen and coronary heart disease, antioxidant status, dyslipidemia. Natural antioxidants - chemistry, health effects and applications Phytomedicine- Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic potential and mechanism of action of medicinal plants.

Research Interest

Diabetes – prevalence, nutritional status, glycemic responses, dietary intervention. Clinical nutrition- disease specific and immune enhancing enteral formulations, functional foods, clinical trials. CVD- Association between fibrinogen and coronary heart disease, antioxidant status, dyslipidemia. Natural antioxidants - chemistry, health effects and applications Phytomedicine- Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic potential and mechanism of action of medicinal plants.