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Dr. Carla Prado is a Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Nutrition, Body Composition, and Energy Metabolism at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. She leads the Human Nutrition Research Unit, a globally recognized facility for body composition and energy metabolism assessments. Her research focuses on nutritional status evaluation in chronic diseases, particularly cancer, and developing precision nutrition interventions to optimize muscle health. Dr. Prado has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored the award-winning High Protein Cookbook, which guides cancer patients in dietary choices. She holds prestigious honors including Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher distinction (top 1%).
Education and Training:
- PhD in Nutrition & Metabolism (University of Alberta)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: NIDDK (NIH), Cross Cancer Institute (U of Alberta)
- Visiting Professorships: University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Newcastle University (UK)
Research Interests: Dr. Prado investigates body composition abnormalities in chronic illnesses, with emphasis on cancer cachexia, sarcopenia, and malnutrition. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing translational strategies for personalized nutrition. Key areas include:
- Muscle health biomarkers
- Protein intake optimization
- Imaging-based diagnostics
- Prehabilitation strategies
Awards:
- Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 (2015)
- Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2024)
- Member, Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars (2020)
Lab Activities: The PradoLab develops clinical tools and educational resources, including:
- Body composition educational modules (ANHI)
- Clinical decision-support algorithms
- Public health campaigns on muscle health
