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Vijaya Juturu, PhD, FACN
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Current Position: Director of Clinical Affairs at OmniActive Health Technologies Juturu has a doctoral degree in Clinical Nutrition (Cardiovascular Nutrition) from S.V. University in India (1996) and completed her postdoctoral research in Cardiovascular Nutrition at Penn State University (1997-2000). She is currently working as Director of Clinical Affairs at OmniActive Health Technologies Inc. Her research focuses on the effects of bioactive nutrients on established and emerging risk factors for cardiometabolic syndrome, vision health and inflammation. Juturu is also as a consultant for consumer research companies and she is an adjunct faculty. She was the recipient of the Dr. Tinsley R. Harrison Award in 2008 from The Society of Clinical Investigation (SSCI) and the American Journal of Medical Sciences; Dr. Mark Bieber Distinguished Industry Scientist Award in 2008 from the American College of Nutrition; the Young Scientist Award given by the Indian Society of Atherosclerosis Research in 1995; and the Indian Medical Scientist Award in Nutritional Sciences, given by the Indian Council of Medical Research in 1997. Juturu is the author of several publications including book chapters, patents, and submissions of qualified health claims. She is an invited author, invited speaker, reviewer, council/committee member, and editorial board member for several reputed journals. Juturu is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) and the American College of Nutrition (FACN). |
