Dr. Carla Prado

Professor

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Biography

Carla Prado is a Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Nutrition, Body Composition, and Energy Metabolism at the University of Alberta. She is recognized for her expertise in nutritional assessment and the precise measurement of body composition and energy metabolism. Her current research program aims to investigate the prevalence of health outcomes related to abnormal body composition phenotypes in patients with chronic conditions, particularly cancer. She is developing targeted nutrition interventions to optimize body composition and improve health outcomes. Dr. Prado is also involved in precision nutrition, exploring individualized interventions based on precision nutrition principles. She has been honored as one of Canada's Top 40 under 40 and is a Highly Cited Researcher, placing her among the top 1% of researchers globally in her field. Dr. Prado serves as Associate Editor for several notable journals including Clinical Nutrition and is committed to ensuring that her research impacts both academic and broader communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Hawaii Cancer Centre • Hawaii, USA

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, Florida State University • Florida, USA

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Institute of Ageing Health, Newcastle University • Newcastle, UK

Postdoctoral Fellowship

— Present

NIDDK, National Institutes of Health • USA

Postdoctoral Fellowship

— Present

Department of Oncology/Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta • Alberta, CA

Courses

NUTR 482 - Introduction Dietetic Practice NUTR 440 - Current Topics in Nutritional Science

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management