Curriculum Vitae

Assistant Professor Dr. Chatrapa Hudthagosol
e-mail : chatrapa.hud@mahidol.ac.th

Office  Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, 
Mahidol University  
420/1 Rajavithi Road, Rachathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel: (+66) 0-2354-8539, (+66) 0-2354-8543  Ext. 1122        
Fax: (+66) 0-2640-9839 

Educational Background 
2009    DrPH. (Public Health Nutrition) Loma Linda University, United State
2009    MPH and RD (Public Health Nutrition) Loma Linda University, United State
2004    M. Sc. (Nutrition) California State University, United State
2000    B. Sc. (Public Health) Mahidol University, Thailand

Research Expertise
 Alternative Nutrition
 Clinical Nutrition (DM, CVD, Cancer, Obesity)
Research Interests
 Nutrition Education
 Nutrition and Aging

Work Experiences
- Gourmet & Cuisine Health magazine: Author (2002-present)
-Loma Linda Diabetes Treatment Center: Dietitian (2009)
-Loma Linda University School of Public Health Department of Nutrition: Research assistant (2005-2010)
-Mahidol University School of Public Health Department of Nutrition: Professor (present)

Publications

- Book “Alternative Medicine” by Media Associated Co, published in Thailand 2006
- Pecans Enhance Postprandial Antioxidant Capacity, Attenuate LDL Oxidation and
- Increase Plasma Catechins in Human Subjects. Journal of Nutrition 2011

Presentations:
Poster: The Knowledge of Thai Herbal Medicine. Experimental Biology 2004. San Diego
Poster:  Effect on Plasma Fatty Acids of Diets with Walnuts or Fish. Experimental Biology 2006. San Francisco 
Oral: The Effect of a pecan meal on postprandial plasma concentrations of hydro- and lipophilic oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) in human volunteers. Experimental Biology 2009. New Orleans
Poster: Pecan-enriched meal inhibits postprandial LDL oxidation in healthy subjects. Experimental Biology 2009, New Orleans, LA, April 2009 
Poster: Antioxidant capacity of plasma and urine following a pecan-enriched meal. International Congress of Nutrition 2009, Bangkok Thailand
Poster: Inhibition of postprandial LDL oxidation following a pecan meal. 19th International Congress on Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2009 
Poster: Effect on Plasma and Urine Antioxidant capacity of Diets with Walnuts or Fatty Fish. The 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition (7th APCCN 2011).

Research Experiences 
-The relationship on herbal supplements and treatment of diabetes mellitus 2003(California State University)
-The effect of walnuts and fish on blood lipids in healthy adults 2006 (Loma Linda University)
-Comparing different types of n-3 fatty acids (ALA vs EPA/DHA) on selected coronary heart disease risk factors in healthy adults 2008 (Loma Linda University)
- Postprandial effects of pecan nuts ingestion on plasma level of nutrients, polyphenolic compounds and biomarkers of antioxidant status in human volunteers 2008 (Loma Linda University)
- The Development of Educational Media about Diabetes and Nation for  Children with Type 1 Diabetes (Mahidol University)
- Serum concentrations of vitamin B12 and folate between vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores in Thais population (Mahidol Univeristy)
- Accute effects of soymilk with or without black sesame ingestion on plasma levels of nutrients, polyphenolic compounds and biomarkers of antioxidant status (Mahidol University)
- Gestational diabetes screening among  risk pregnancy women and effectiveness of dietary counseling program on glycemic control, lipid profiles and complication of their children among pregnancy women with diabetes

Training and Awards
- National Dean’s  List (2006)
- The California Walnut Commission Award for outstanding researcher (2007)
- Stratmore’s WHO’S WHO Worldwide HONORS. Acceptance is granted to individuals who have exemplified leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession. (2008)
- The 5th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition was held March 4-6, 2008 at Loma Linda University? ? Merritt C. Horning Award for Outstanding Student Research (2009)
- U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map Tools (completed the “Advanced Facilitation Tips” (2009)
- Diabetes Educational Services to recognize successful completion of the course of Diabetes Educator (2009)
-American Dietetic Association Conference meeting and training (2010)
-American Dietetic Association Conference meeting and training (2011)

 Patent Area Specialty:  Clinical Nutrition (DM, CVD, Metabolic Syndrome, Nervous systems)

Research Interests:   Community Nutrition, Nutrition for Maternal and Child