Dr. Nadia Koyratty | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award
Dr at International Food Policy Research Institute, United States
Dr. Nadia Koyratty is a seasoned epidemiologist and data analyst specializing in global health and nutrition research across diverse socio-economic contexts. With a PhD in Epidemiology from the University at Buffalo and an MSc in Sustainable Management of Food Quality, she brings extensive expertise in study design, statistical modeling, and handling complex datasets. Currently an Associate Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Nadia excels in managing large-scale projects, conducting impact evaluations, and developing evidence-based interventions. Fluent in multiple languages, she is adept at collaborating with international stakeholders to drive public health advancements.
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š Education:
PhD in Epidemiology and Environmental Health (2016-2021): University at Buffalo, NY, MSc in Sustainable Management of Food Quality (2013-2015): Erasmus Mundus Program, BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology (2008-2011): University of Mauritius
š¼ Professional Experience:
Associate Research Fellow: International Food Policy Research Institute, Postdoctoral Research Associate: University of Maryland, New Mexico State University, Graduate Research Assistant: University at Buffalo, Nutrition Scientist: Nestle Research Centre
š Awards and Honors:
Holger Schunemann Best Student Research Award, National Science Foundation (NSF) Travel Award, Various research and travel grants
š Selected Publications:
“Dietary predictors of urinary biomarkers of pyrethroids in the general population- A scoping review” – J Nutr, 2024. “A Mixed-Methods Approach to the Development of a Disaster Food Security Framework” – J Acad Nutr Diet, 2023. “Food insecurity, Water insecurity: Implementation and Maintenance of Minimum Infant Dietary Diversity in Rural Zimbabwe” – BMC Nutr, 2022
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Title: Sugar-sweetened soda consumption and total and breast cancer mortality: the Western New York Exposures and Breast Cancer (WEB) Study
Authors: N Koyratty, SE McCann, AE Millen, J Nie, M Trevisan, JL Freudenheim
Journal: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Year: 2021
Volume: 30
Issue: 5
Pages: 945-952
Citations: 15Title: Food insecurity and water insecurity in rural Zimbabwe: development of multidimensional household measures
Authors: N Koyratty, AD Jones, R Schuster, K Kordas, CS Li, MNN Mbuya
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year: 2021
Volume: 18
Issue: 11
Article Number: 6020
Citations: 11Title: Prevalence, risk factors and short-term consequences of adverse birth outcomes in Zimbabwean pregnant women: a secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized trial
Authors: B Chasekwa, R Ntozini, JA Church, FD Majo, N Tavengwa, B Mutasa
Journal: International Journal of Epidemiology
Year: 2022
Volume: 51
Issue: 6
Pages: 1785-1799
Citations: 10Title: Growth and growth trajectory among infants in early life: contributions of food insecurity and water insecurity in rural Zimbabwe
Authors: N Koyratty, R Ntozini, MNN Mbuya, AD Jones, RC Schuster, K Kordas
Journal: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Year: 2022
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Article Number: 332
Citations: 4Title: A Mixed-Methods Approach to the Development of a Disaster Food Security Framework
Authors: LA Clay, N Koyratty, S Rogus, U ColĆ³n-Ramos, A Hossan, A Josephson
Journal: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Year: 2023
Volume: 123
Issue: 10
Pages: S46-S58
Citations: 2Title: Food Insecurity and COVID-19 Food-Related Perceptions, Practices, and Problems: A 3-State Descriptive Study
Authors: N Koyratty, L Clay, S Penta, A Silver
Journal: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
Year: 2023
Volume: 17
Article Number: e288
Citations: 2Title: Association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and lesion ischemia in patients with atherosclerosis
Authors: M Xu, Z Hou, N Koyratty, C Huang, L Mu, K Zhu, G Yu, MJ LaMonte
Journal: Atherosclerosis
Year: 2024
Volume: 388
Article Number: 117422
Citations: 1Title: Implementation and maintenance of infant dietary diversity in Zimbabwe: contribution of food and water insecurity
Authors: N Koyratty, MNN Mbuya, AD Jones, RC Schuster, K Kordas, CS Li
Journal: BMC Nutrition
Year: 2022
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Article Number: 136
Citations: 1Title: Attitude and practice correlates of food security transition during COVID-19
Authors: N Koyratty, IM Karaye, B Brenton, P Gadhoke, L Clay
Journal: Annals of Epidemiology
Year: 2022
Volume: 75
Pages: 84
Citations: 1Title: Association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and lesion ischemia in atherosclerotic patients
Authors: N Koyratty, Z Hou, C Huang, B Lu, M Wang
Journal: ISEE Conference Abstracts
Year: 2021
Volume: 1
Citations: 1Title: Households with special dietary needs experienced higher food access challenges and worries during COVID-19
Authors: N Koyratty, LA Clay, S Rogus
Journal: Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
Year: 2024
Pages: 1-15