Vijaya Juturu, Ph.D., FACN, FAND.
102 Hunters Run
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-2165 (H)
vjuturu@[Link]/vjuturu@[Link]
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SUMMARY
I am specialized in food science, functional nutrients, consumer goods, healthcare/nutrition
products with vast experience in clinical, preclinical, toxicology, regulatory affairs including claim
substantiation, dossiers for GRAS and for regulatory submissions, growing revenue through
strong strategy development and implementation, innovation pipeline creation, talent
development, cost streamlining, management, and emerging leadership. Expertise in building
brands and categories, global leadership, and helping business turn-around. A visionary and
disciplined leader externally focused to drive competitive performance and deliver internal
performance expectations.
Specialties: Cardiovascular disease, DM, Obesity, HT; Arthritis, Vision in health and disease; Bio-
active nutrients, Functional foods; Dietary supplements, Food & Beverages, Nutrition in health
and disease.
Functional Foods/Nutrients: Product innovation and Clinical testing. Support products from early-
stage and development until launching. Primary job functions include Formula development,
ingredient evaluation, label review, and technical support including claim substantiation.
Passionate about food science and developing creative solutions to technical challenges.
Versatile contributor with experience in beverage product categories, functional foods and
ingredients. Emphasis in product development where experience has involved bench-top work,
basic and clinical research to support products, dose evaluation and claims substantiation.
Cometics: Cosmetics Experience in Efficacy and safety including claim substantiation for
Personal Care for Moisturizers, Women products, Bubble bath; Senses; Men's products,
Feminine products, Antiperspirants and deodorants, Footworks; Hair care , Kids and Baby
products.
EDUCATION
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiovascular Nutrition, Penn State University, 1997-
2000
Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Nutrition, December, 1997, [Link], Tirupati, India
[Link]. in Food Science and Nutrition, [Link], Tirupati, India, 1992
[Link] in Food Science and Nutrition (Home Economics), [Link], Tirupati, India,
1986-89
WORK EXPERIENCE – 2000 - CURRENT
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Director (Global), Clinical Affairs, OmniActives Health Technologies, May 18th, 2016 -
Current
Senior Manager (Global), Scientific and Clinical Affairs, OmniActives Health
Technologies- June 1st , 2015-2016 May
Manager, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, OmniActives Health Technologies- April
15,2013-May 31st, 2015
Senior Scientist- Clinical Evaluation May 2011-April 10 2013
o AVON- Global R and D
Cardiovascular Health Scientist – 2009 -2011 (Preclinical and Clinical Studies)
o Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. (Food and Beverage)
Consultant - Nutrition 21 Inc. –– 2008-2011
Cardiovascular Health Consultant USB (United Soybean Board) – Sep 2006/ 2009
Research Analyst: Unilever HPC, CT – Contract - Sep 2008 –Nov 2008
Director, Scientific Affairs -Nutrition 21 Inc – Apr 2006 – August 10, 2008
Senior Nutritional Scientist -Nutrition 21, Inc. –– Dec 2004 -2006 March
Nutritional Scientist - Nutrition 21, Inc. – June 2001 – Nov 2004
Research Scientist -Penn Bio Organics, Inc. –– October 2000 – May 2001
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor – Current (2009 onwards)
Term Course Nutrition course ( 3 CE) – Physician Assistants, Mercy College, Bronx, NY
Basic Nutrition, Nutrition Support, Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition in Health and
disease
Nutrition courses – Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry/Bronx NY
Nutrition and physical activity in health and disease; CAM – Westchester community
college, NY - 2010
Nutrition course writer for CEs/CPE course –Wolf Rinke Associates and Dietitian Central
Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate, Department of Nutrition,
Cardiovascular Nutrition, The Penn State University, 1997 to 2000.
Senior research scientist , Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Cardiology,
S.V. Medical College (A.P), India: August 1994 – July 1997
Research Scientist, S.V. Medical College : Department of Cardiology 1992-1997,Tirupati,
India
Teaching Assistant , S. V. University - 1993-1995; Member of Board of Studies,
Department of Home Science1993-1995, Tirupati, India
Dietary advisor, S. V. U. Health Center and S.V.V.R. R. Govt. General Hospital, Tirupati,
India: July 1994 – July 1997
HONORS/SERVICES
Reviewer of Journals, Invited speaker and chair, Abstracts review and Judging of
posters 2002- Current
Nominated - Report Reviewers for the Report: "Development of Guiding
Principles for the Inclusion of Chronic Disease Endpoints in Future Dietary
Reference Intakes" [HMD-FNB-411-E] , 2017
Nominated – House of Delegates, the Council on Future Practice, Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics 2017
Nutrition translation/Bioactive Nutrients/ASBMB – Poster judging at EB
Invited Reviewer- Current Developments in Nutrition - Current
Invited Reviewer, ASNS – Experimental Biology Abstract Reviewer, 2017
Global Mentor for ARVO program (Selected) 2016
Invited speaker, Global Ophthalmology, 2016
Invited speaker, Ophthalmology, Spain 2015
Invited reviewer – Elsevier journals
Invited reviewer of abstracts – EB ASNS, 2015
Invited reviewer of abstracts – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015
Invited reviewer– Evidence Analysis, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015
Nominated to American Diabetes Association, Sub-committee, Women and
Diabetes -2013-2014
Invited Guest Lead Editor- International Journal of Endocrinology, 2013
Invited committee member and reviewer for Hypertension guidelines for Adults-
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2013
Invited speaker and chair, Intern. MediChem, China, 2013
American Heart Association – Speaker Bureau/Council Member/ Selected as
mentor for minority program
Nutrition Care Process / Standardized Language Committee, DPBRN Advisory
Council representative : 2010-2013
Editorial Board Member: National Kidney Foundation, 2009 onwards
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 – Reviewer
Editorial Commentary (Invitation from IACD) – Skin health and Nutrition -
SKINMED Dermatology for Clinician 2012
International Academy of Cardiology (Invited, China 2012)
American Diabetes Association Annual Scientific Session- Women and Diabetes
(Invited), 2012
American Diabetes Association : Invited Speaker for 4th Disparities Partnership
Forum, Overcoming Disparities: Reducing the Burden of Diabetes Complications,
to be held April 6-7, 2011, at the Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia
International Congress of Cardiology – Invited Speaker- 2011 (China)
Reviewer- ADA practice paper Using the Dietary Reference Intakes published in
the May 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Continuous Medical Education Course Author 2006 – Current
Dietitian Central
Wolf Rinke Associates
American Dietetic Association
Expert member : European Food Safety Authority, Feb 27, 2009 onwards
Education and Research Committee Chair - Medical Nutrition Therapy Dietetic
Practice Group, June 2008 onwards
Clinical Research Committee, ADA: Professional issue delegates and House of
delegates – Oct 2008 onwards
Education and Research Committee Chair - HIV/AIDS DPG of American Dietetic
Association - 2007 -08
American Dietetic Association – Evidence Based Analyst -2007 onwards
Assistant Editor - Medical nutrition matters (MNTDPG of Am Diet Assoc.)
Institute of Food Technology – Task Force Committee Member/Research
Mentor for Diabetes Care and Education Network
Honorary Referee to Judge abstracts for the Pediatric Section, American College
of Nutrition
Honorary Referee to Judge abstracts/ scientific advisor/mentor/speaker
NCP-SL Committee, member – American Dietetic Association, April 2010-2013
EFSA panel member- 2009 onwards -Present
National Kidney Foundation – 2009 June onwards -Present
Cochran database – Dietary supplements -2009 onwards -Present
HIV/AIDS International meeting Abstract Mentor Dec 2009 onwards - present
AWARDS
Communication Award – ARVO 2018
Gordon Research Conference (GRC) Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority
Fellowship, Italy 2016
Diabetes Care and Education, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- Speaker
award, 2015
Best Abstract communication recognition ribbon, ARVO 2015
Best Post Award, American College of Nutrition, 2014
American Dietetic Association – Appreciation , 2011
[Link] Bieber Award, Oct 4, 2008 The American College of Nutrition
[Link] Harrison Award , 2008, Southern Society of Clinical Investigation,
AJMS, New Orleans
Professional Award, Nutrition in Excellence Award 2007 - Nutrition in
Complementary Care DPG
Certificate of Appreciation as Assistant Editor of News letter- MNPG DPG,2007
Fellow of American College of Nutrition 2006
Diabetes Care and Education (Am Dietetic Assoc) Education Stipend Award –
2005
Gazelle Award – Nutrition 21, Inc.2003 (Employee Award for best services)
Turtle Award – Nutrition 21, Inc.2001(Employee Award for best services)
Health Canada Travel Grant Award for Young Scientists 1997
Indian Medical Scientist Award in Nutritional Sciences by the Indian council of
medical research1997
Young Scientist Award from the Indian society of atherosclerosis research (Gold
medal)1995
[Link] Das Memorial Award for Basic research, Cardiology Society of
India 1997. (Gold medal, [Link] and J. Vijaya)
Senior Research Fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research1992-1997
University Endowment Scholarship 1992
Anne Elizabeth Laird prize 1992
Endowment Scholarship by the Government of Andhra Pradesh1989;1992
Merit Certificate for the Best Services – Dept. of Cardiology, India 1997
CURRENT COMMITTEES/Memberships & Publications upon request
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