Flavia PRODAM

Flavia PRODAM is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont 'Amedeo Avogadro'. Her research focuses on pediatric endocrinology, obesity mechanisms, and metabolic disorders. She has led multiple projects addressing obesity-related conditions such as sarcobesity, Graves' disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Notable collaborations include studies on advanced glycation end products, microbiome signatures in colorectal tumors, and dietary interventions. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

Education details are not explicitly provided. Research interests include ghrelin metabolism, insulin resistance, and nutritional interventions in pediatric populations. She has published extensively since 2002 with over 279 research outputs, focusing on metabolic pathways, hormone regulation, and translational medicine.

Recent projects (2021–2025) involve investigating microbiota-immune interactions in Graves' orbitopathy, dietary fructose effects in pediatric obesity, and the role of infectious disease susceptibility in obesity. Her work integrates clinical, genetic, and omics approaches to address multifactorial health challenges.