Javad Anjom Shoae

Javad has completed a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, which is the top-ranked university in Iran. During his time at the university, he has acquired outstanding, and unique, research skills while working with one of the leading nutrition research teams at this university. His expertise includes conducting large-scale epidemiological studies, particularly in the field of digestive health, diet, and psychological well-being. Additionally, Javad possesses specialized knowledge in nutrition sciences and dietetics, specifically related to various gut disorders. He also has highly specialized expertise in statistical analysis techniques required for analyzing large-scale datasets.

He has actively been involved in different research projects, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications in prestigious international journals. His research primarily focuses on dietary assessment and intervention studies related to obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, different cancers, and psychological disorders. These endeavours, coupled with his training in nutritional sciences, exemplify his strong dedication to this field.

In August 2021, he commenced his PhD program, under the supervision of Profs Christine Feinle-Bisset and Michael Horowitz. His PhD research involves performing clinical studies to examine the effects of specific nutrients, particularly the amino acids, tryptophan and leucine, and the fatty acid, lauric acid, alone and in combination with non-nutritive substances, including quinine, a bitter substance, and the micronutrient, calcium, on key gastrointestinal (GI) functions, including GI motility and hormone secretion, which are central to the regulation of appetite and postprandial blood glucose. His unique research specifically targets individuals with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, aiming to explore how these nutrients and non-nutritive substances can reduce energy intake and improve glycaemic control by stimulating these GI functions, even when administered in very small doses, and to determine how their effects can be further enhanced when combined. The ultimate goal of Javad's research is to optimize the effectiveness of these nutrients based on the current understanding of their interaction with gastrointestinal functions and to develop novel, safe, and cost-effective nutrient-based strategies for preventing and managing obesity and its associated comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The development of such strategies holds significant importance, and Javad's research endeavors aim to make a substantial contribution in this area.