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Biography

Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Ph.D., MPH, DipACLM is the Associate Dean for Research and Creative Scholarship in the College of Health & Human Services, and Professor and Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and Training Center in the School of Population Health, Nutrition, and Wellness at 萝莉视频 University. She earned her Ph.D. in Tumor Biology and Master of Public Health (MPH) in Lifestyle Medicine from Loma Linda University. She is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine professional and holds the Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM) credential. Dr. Uppala is a breast cancer researcher and environmental health scientist whose research focuses on cancer prevention and the therapeutic potential of bioactive compounds found in foods such as garlic, soybeans, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Her scholarly work encompasses environmental health, phytochemicals, breast cancer biomarkers, serum proteomics, and disease prevention through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. She has authored and co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research nationally and internationally. She is also involved in the development and intellectual property protection of novel breast cancer biomarkers, with a patent application currently in process.

Dr. Uppala is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into meaningful health benefits for communities, with a particular commitment to underserved women. Her research contributions span cancer prevention, environmental health, and community-based participatory research. Some of her works include:

• Contributing to pioneering research at Loma Linda University demonstrating that garlic can protect DNA from damage caused by chemicals in cigarette smoke.
• Investigating the molecular mechanisms by which lycopene, a bioactive compound in tomatoes, selectively inhibits breast cancer cell growth while sparing normal cells.
• Demonstrating that exposure to DDT can promote proliferation of mammary tumor cells, contributing to our understanding of environmental influences on breast cancer.
• Conducting community-based participatory breast cancer research among underserved minority populations using culturally sensitive approaches to address cancer disparities and develop culturally relevant prevention strategies.

Through her research, education, and community engagement, Dr. Uppala seeks to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical strategies that promote cancer prevention and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Uppala has secured competitive research and educational grants and has received numerous honors for her contributions to research, teaching, and academic leadership. Her recognitions include the American Association for Cancer Research/HBCU Scholar Award in Cancer Research, the Dean’s Award for Doctoral Programs at Loma Linda University, the Thomas and
Violet Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award by the General Conference of SDA, the Oakwood College President’s Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Mission Award, and an Excellence in Teaching Award at 萝莉视频 University among numerous other national and international awards.

Dr. Uppala’s passion as an educator extends far beyond the transmission of knowledge. She is committed to mentoring and guiding students toward academic excellence, holistic development, and, most importantly, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ—the only One who can restore in them what was lost in Eden.

Current Research or Professional Activities

Principal Investigator & Project Director on the following projects:

1. Nature as Medicine
2. Full Plate Living Weight Loss Program
3. SMARTFiT- Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training for Brain Health
4. Herbs and Spices for diabetes and Neurological disorders-supplementing conventional medicine.
5. Breast Cancer Serum Proteomic Biomarkers
6. Transformative Educational Strategies Accelerate Graduation Rates for At-Risk and Disadvantaged Students at 萝莉视频 University

Recent peer-reviewed publications:

1. Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Elmer Ccopa Rivera, Hyun J. Kwon, Sharon S Lum. (2025). Serum Protein Signatures for Breast Cancer Detection in Treatment-Naïve African American Women Using Integrated Proteomics and Pattern Analysis, Sensors (Basel) 2026 Jan 8;26(2):403. doi: 10.3390/s26020403.
2. Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Elmer C. Rivera, Sherri Isaak, Jean A. Cadet, Dixon Anjejo, Victoria S. Rios-Rivas, Michael R. Uppala, Nicole Boddeti (2026). Dietary Patterns Associated with Breast Cancer: Observational and Full Plate Living Lifestyle Intervention Findings in Ethnically Diverse Women, Human Nutrition and Metabolism. (manuscript in review, 2026)
3. Ccopa Rivera, E., Swerdlow, J. J., Summerscales, R. L., Uppala, P. P. T., Maciel Filho, R., Neto, M. R. C., & Kwon, H. J. (2020). Data-Driven Modeling of Smartphone-Based Electrochemiluminescence Sensor Data Using Artificial Intelligence. Sensors, 20(3), 625. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20030625
4. Hyun J Kwon, Elmer Ccopa Rivera, Mabio R.C. Neto, Daniel Marsh, Jonathan J. Swerdlow, Rodney L. Summerscales, Padma P. Tadi Uppala. (2020). Development of smartphonebased ECL sensor for dopamine detection: Practical approaches Results in Chemistry
5. Elmer Ccopa Rivera, Dr. Rodney L. Summerscales, Dr. Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Dr. Hyun J. Kwon (2020). Electrochemiluminescence Mechanisms Investigated with Smartphone‐Based Sensor Data Modeling, Parameter Estimation and Sensitivity Analysis. Chemistry Open, 9(8): 854-863 https://doi.org/10.1002/open.202000165