Anaya Mitra

Anaya Mitra is Associate Professor of Psychology specializing in biological psychology at St Catherine University's School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. Her research examines neural mechanisms governing energy intake/expenditure and sociocultural factors influencing nutrition and physical activity. Mitra's doctoral work established rodent models for maternal obesity impacts on fetal development, while her public health background informs community-focused approaches to health disparities.

Current investigations focus on malnutrition, obesity, and infertility through combined neuroscience and public health lenses. As evaluator for St Catherine's CATIE Center, she applies research methodology to educational program assessment. Mitra's interdisciplinary approach connects biological mechanisms with population health outcomes.