Professor at The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
📍 Greater Boston, United States
Sai Krupa Das is a Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and a Senior Scientist at the HNRCA. Her research focuses on energy metabolism, obesity, body weight regulation, calorie restriction, and the nutritional modulation of aging. She received her PhD in Human Nutrition from Tufts University.
Dr. Das has a deep interest in community-based interventions to address the obesity epidemic, having designed and conducted clinical trials for diverse populations, including employees at worksites and socio-economically challenged groups. She is an active member of the American Society for Nutrition and The Obesity Society.
She is the Principal Investigator for the long-term follow-up of the landmark CALERIE™ trial, the first large randomized controlled trial of calorie restriction in humans.
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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Professor
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview
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They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.
Priorities
Topics Sai cares about
Energy Metabolism
Her primary research area, focusing on how diet and lifestyle interventions affect metabolism, aging, and overall health.
Obesity Prevention
She has a deep interest in preventing weight gain and regain and has conducted clinical trials targeting the obesity epidemic in various communities.
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Career
Work history
11-2022
Professor
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
2018 - 10-2022
Associate Professor
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
2006 - 2018
Assistant Professor
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
2002 - 2006
Instructor
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
1999 - 2003
Doctoral Student Instructor
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
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Education
1996 - 2002
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
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