Russell de Souza

Russell de Souza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University. His work focuses on nutritional epidemiology and cardiometabolic health, particularly examining dietary impacts on diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease across diverse populations.

• Extensive research on fructose-containing sugars and glycemic control through systematic reviews
• Investigates ethnic disparities in gestational diabetes and South Asian cardiovascular risk
• Develops precision medicine approaches for diabetic complications and obesity prevention

Recent projects include microbiome-diet interactions, environmental health assessments, and decolonized research methods in Indigenous communities. His 2025 studies address gluten-related disorders, childhood obesity, and greenspace access equity.

He utilizes meta-analytic techniques to evaluate probiotics for bone health and inulin-type fructans for cardiovascular risk reduction. His 2024 publications examined vaccine hesitancy in South Asian communities and sustainable end-of-life care strategies.