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David da Silva Dias is a Researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) specializing in oncology and nutrition research, with particular expertise in body composition analysis and sarcopenia in metastatic cancer patients.
His educational background includes:
- Master
Dr. Dias's research centers on the intersection of nutritional science and oncology, investigating how body composition metrics like sarcopenia impact prognosis and treatment outcomes in metastatic colorectal and non-small-cell lung cancers. His work frequently employs real-world data from Portuguese tertiary care settings to evaluate nutritional status assessment protocols and vitamin D supplementation efficacy during chemotherapy. Key focus areas include chemotherapy toxicity management, survival analysis, and skeletal muscle health in advanced cancer.
Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological approaches using body composition analysis to predict treatment toxicities and survival outcomes, with growing emphasis on lung cancer applications alongside his foundational colorectal cancer research. His systematic reviews critically evaluate nutritional interventions while his clinical studies document Portuguese patient populations.
Dr. Dias maintains an h-index of 36 according to Scopus, with research outputs receiving citations across oncology and nutrition disciplines. His work has been featured in 2 news outlets and discussed by 8 X users, indicating clinical relevance.
