Dr. Undurti N Das
MD, DSc, FAMS, FRSC – Pioneering Physician-Scientist

About
Dr. Undurti N Das
Dr. Undurti N Das, MD, DSc, FAMS, FRSC, is a renowned physician-scientist with extensive contributions to translational research in cancer, diabetes, lupus, coronary heart disease, and other significant health areas. His groundbreaking studies on polyunsaturated fatty acids have laid the groundwork for innovative therapeutic approaches in multiple diseases. With over 500 scientific publications and numerous books, Dr. Das’s work continues to impact global healthcare.
Current Appointments
Current Roles and Appointments
- Consultant Physician & Diabetologist
- Clinical Immunologist & Rheumatologist
- CMO, Asha Nutrition Sciences, Inc., CA, USA
- CEO/CSO, UND Life Sciences, WA, USA
- Chief Medical Officer & Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board, ASHA Nutrition, CA, USA
About SSRC
Editorial Leadership
Dr. Das has played a significant role in medical publishing, guiding scientific discourse in his areas of expertise through his editorial roles.
- Founding Editor: Lipids in Health and Disease, BioMed Central, UK
- Editor-in-Chief: Current Pathobiology Reports, Springer-Nature
- Editor-in-Chief: Current Nutrition and Food Science, Bentham Publishers
- Review Editor: Nutrition, Elsevier, USA
- Academic Editor:Medicine, Kluwer, USA

Research Contributions and Areas of Study
Dr. Das’s research focuses on the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in various diseases, with promising implications for innovative therapeutic strategies. His work in metabolic research continues to open new pathways in the understanding of diseases and their treatment.
Milestones in Excellence
Honors and Awards
1989
Shakuntala Amir Chand Prize, Indian Council of Medical Research
1992:
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, for work on GLA and glioma
1992:
Dr. Coelho Memorial Award, Association of Physicians of India in Experimental Medicine
2011:
Innocentive Award, for developing a urinary marker for lupus