| Name: | Shanil Juma |
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Department: | Nutrition and Food Sciences |
| Phone: | 940-898-2704 |
| Email address: | SJuma@twu.edu |
| Vitae: | http://www.twu.edu/downloads/nfs/Juma-Facultywebsite.pdf |
| Description of research activities: Dr. Juma investigates the etiology of age-related conditions, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, as a basis for the development of effective nutritional strategies. The focus of these investigations is to elucidate the anti-inflammatory, bone, and joint protective properties of naturally occurring bioactive compounds present in whole foods (functional foods, e.g. flaxseed, dried plum, grape, soy protein, etc.). | |
| Keywords: Anti-Inflammatory, Estrogen Receptor, Functional Foods, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis | |
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