Dr Supriya V is an esteemed Associate Professor specializing in clinical nutrition and dietetics and additionally holds a post as Assistant CBCS Co-Ordinator of the University. With a robust academic background and extensive professional development, Dr. Supriya V has significantly contributed to both education and research in the field. Has completed a variety of workshops and training programs to enhance expertise, including the International Accreditation Course on Kinanthropometry (Level I) conducted by Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy and Sports Sciences Centre, Sri Ramachandra University and a variety of workshops like Total Nutrition Therapy conducted by the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition in 2014. Additionally, participated in a Seminar Workshop on ICT in Teaching, Learning, and Research and Faculty Development Program (FDP) – Enhancing Educators at Sri Ramachandra University and an Advanced Program in Critical Care Nutrition – Part I organized by the Nestle Health Institute in 2021. She is also an Certified Diabetes Educator since 2022.Dr. Supriya V has a commendable record of guiding PhD students, with one student having successfully completed their PhD under her mentorship and five others currently progressing through their research
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine abnormality, leads to various health complications such as menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism, acne, obesity, and metabolic syndrome . Prevalence of PCOS among woman of reproductive age (18-45years) is 6-11%. Genetic and lifestyle factors contributing to the etiology of PCOS has been evidenced by many research studies. However its exact mechanism still remains unclear . There are few theories that highlight the causes of PCOS which include genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have reported the association of intestinal micro biome composition, intestinal permeability and inflammatory changes in women with PCOS . Gut micro biome plays a major role in metabolic functions such as vitamins, short-chain free fatty acids (SCFAs), and conjugated linoleic acid production, amino acid synthesis, biotransformation of bile acids, fermentation and hydrolysis of non-digestible foods, ammonia synthesis, and detoxification. The gut micro biota plays an important role in human health. The gut micro biota consists of significant numbers of different bacteria, approximately 160species per person fecal sample. The composition of the gut micro biota is relatively stable throughout adult life, but can be altered by bacterial infections, antibiotic treatment, lifestyle, surgical, and a long term change in diet. Changes in the complex microbial system have been reported to upsurge the risk of disease . A research study conducted ‘hitherto’ has experimented intervention of prebiotic isoflavone (25mg of isoflavones in soy milk for 3 consecutive days) in a women with PCOS demonstrated better efficacy in converting isoflavone glucoside and aglycones by specific gut micro flora . Several researches have evidenced that the consumption of pre & probiotics has resulted in improved gut micro biome composition. This study aims to analyze the impact of phytoestrogen rich supplements on gut micro biome composition among women with PCOS. Subjects (20) was selected based on Rotterdam criteria, inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects will be randomized into two group control (10) and interventional group (10). Phytoestrogen rich supplement will be provided to intervention group and plain dal powder will be provided to control group. Dietary behavior, Biochemical parameters and gut micro biome composition will be measured before and after intervention. Subjects will requested to consume supplements for 60 days both control and intervention group. Stool samples of subjects was analyzed for the gut micro biome composition.
Oral Paper Entitled “Nutritional Profile and Dietary Practice of school going children (5-12 yrs) in Chennai” was awarded FIRST PRIZE in the PAPER PRESENTATION @International Conference on “Innovative Approaches in Lifesciences-ICIALS 23”, Department of Food science and Nutrition, American College, Madurai, 24-3-2023, 25-3-2023.
Oral Paper Entitled “Impact of Setaria Italica (Foxtail Millet) supplementation on the serum blood glucose concentrations in type II diabetic patients- was awarded the BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD @International Conference on “Innovative Approaches in Lifesciences-ICIALS 23”, Department of Food science and Nutrition, American College, Madurai , 24-3-2023, 25-3-2023
Oral Paper Entitled “Anti-oxidant enriched Nutrient bar supplementation on the serum antioxidant status of athletes” was awarded the BEST PAPER- IDA FOUNDER’S AWARD- FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY at the 48th Annual National conference -Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) organized by Bangalore Chapter on 19th-21st November, 2015.
Poster entitled” Usefulness of Dietary records on dialysis and non- dialysis treatment days in Haemo dialysis patients” was awarded a GOLD MEDAL – BEST POSTER @ Indian Association of Nephrology- Southern chapter, XXX Annual Conference, JIPMER Auditorium, Pondicherry, 12-14th February, 2010.
Received an Honor by INDIAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, CHENNAI Chapter for having obtained best paper award- IDA Founder’s Award organized by Bangalore Chapter- 7.01.2016.
10 yrs Completion- Received Gold coin from SRU- September 2015.
Received a Book Publication award from the chancellor of SRIHER(DU) on 20th September, 2023 as a part of Founder’s Day Celebrations
Life Member-Indian Dietetic Association Since 2005.
Life member – Indian Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ISPEN) – Nutrition Society of India (NSI) since 2005
Member- Faculty Quality Cell, SRFAHS
IQAC- Member (Q cell), NAAC Criteria IV (Working Committee)
Member SRCWA (Sri Ramachandra Centre for Women’s Advancement) Till 2020
Member- Refreshment Committee (Convocation) Till 2022