Deependra Kaji Thapa

Postdoctoral Associate

Email

deependra.thapa@bcm.edu

Positions

Postdoctoral Associate: Pediatrics - Nutrition
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Houston, TX, US

Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Research. Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor: Monitoring and Evaluation
Nepal Public Health Research and Development Center
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

Graduate Research Assistant: School of Medicine
University of Tasmania
Sydney, NSW, Australia

Statistics Development Officer: National Statistics Office
UNDP/National Planning Commission
Kathmandu, Nepal

Lecturer: Public Health
Purbanchal University
Kathmandu, Nepal

Addresses

1100 Bates St (Office): Houston, TX, 77030
United States
/people-search/deependra-thapa-203836

Education

PhD from University of Tasmania: 08/2021 - Sydney, NSW, Australia; Public Health, Mental Health

MPH from Tribhuvan University: 12/2011 - Kathmandu, Nepal; Public Health, Epidemiology

MSc from Wageningen University: 08/2012 - Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands; Public Health, Public Health Research

BSc from Purbanchal University: 08/2006 - Kathmandu, Nepal

Honors & Awards

Finalist - ARISE-2025 (Aging Research – Innovations in Statistical Exploration): American Statistical Association (ASA) Data Science in Aging Interest Group (07/2025 - 11/2025)

Professional Statement

As a postdoctoral associate at ��vlog�� of Medicine, I apply my expertise in public health and research methodology to advance the field of nutrition, obesity, and aging. With over 10 years of experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation, I have led multiple projects, developed proposals, designed studies, and ensured data quality. I have also served as a senior lecturer at CQUniversity, where I shared my knowledge with students and contributed to their academic growth. My passion for public health is driven by a desire to improve health outcomes and promote well-being. I am committed to excellence and continuous learning, and I strive to make a positive impact through my work.

Websites

Professional Development

Obesity Week 2024: Conference (Participant, 2024); Sponsor: School of Pulic Health-Bloomington, Indiana University

89th Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Symposium on Senescence & Aging: Conference (Presenter, 2025); Sponsor: School of Pulic Health-Bloomington, Indiana University

UAB Aging Research Symposium 2024: Seminar (Presenter, 2024); Sponsor: UAB Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging

Selected Publications

Thapa DK, Najam W, Parker ES, Wang XR, Smith SL, Beyaztas U, Nelson JF, Austad SN, Churchill GA, Allison DB. " " Geroscience. 2025 Nov 12;
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Najam W, Kpormegbey DE, Thapa DK, Rust B, Golzarri-Arroyo L, Baumgard LH, Fan WTL, Ibrahim JG, Mayorga EJ, Allison DB. " " Obesity. 2025 Nov 24;
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Suresh S, Frongillo EA, Thapa DK, Adhikari RP, Kole S, ........ Cunningham K. " " Matern Child Nutr. 2025 Nov 17; 11 (1) : e70134.
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Sharifnia AM, Pormegbey DE, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2026 Jun ; 82 (1) : 970-975.
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Thapa DK, Parker ES, Kandukuri M, Wang X, ……………….., Vorland CJ, Allison DB. " " Annu Rev Stat Appl. 2025 Nov ; 13
Acharya K, Singh DR, Karki A, Cleary M, Thapa DK. " " PLoS Ment Health. 2025 Jul ; 2 (7) : e0000155.
Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Nurs Manag. 2025 Mar ;
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Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2025 Jul ; 81 (7) : 4146-4159.
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Banks J, Thapa DK, Lopez V, Sahay A, Cleary M. " " Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2025 Feb ; 74
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Banks J, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Sahay A, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2025 Sep ; 81 (9) : 5984-5995.
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Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Transcult Nurs. 2025 Jul ; 36 (4) : 352-362.
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Thapa DK, Frongillo EA, Suresh S, …………….., Kole SK, Cunningham K. " " Matern Child Nutr. 2024 Jun ; e13669.
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Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " Int Nurs Rev. 2024 Sep ; 71 (3) : 541-555.
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Frongillo EA, Suresh S, Thapa DK, Cunningham K, Rana PP, Adhikari RP, Kole S, Pun B, Kshetri I, Adhikari DP, Klemm R. " " Matern Child Nutr. 2024 Feb ;
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Jamshidi-Naeini J, Golzarri-Arroyo L, Thapa DK, Pormegbey DE, Allison DB. " " J Med Internet Res. 2024 Apr 3; 26 : e54090.
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Alavi M, Lohrasbi F, Thapa DK, Biros E, Lai C, Cleary M. " " Nurse Educ Pract. 2024 Jul ; 78
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Cleary M, West S, Kornhaber R, Lohnston-Devin C, Thapa DK, McLean L, Hungerford C. " " Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Nov ; 45 (11) : 1201-1209.
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Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary, M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2024 Oct 9; 81 (8) : 5181-5195.
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Barizeh L, Jabraeili M, Hoseini MB, Farasi MR, Martyn J, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " Adv Neonatal Care. 2024 Oct 1; 24 (5) : 485-493.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " International Migration Review. 2023 Mar 17; 58 (1)
Alavi M, Thapa DK, Biros E, Cleary. " " Nurs Health Sci. 2023 Jun ; 25 (2) : 183-186.
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Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Hungerford C, McLean L, Lohnston-Devin C, Kornhaber R. " " Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Sep ; 45 (9) : 948-960.
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Weissman G, Nir R, ……………, Thapa DK, Haik J. " " Breastfeeding Review. 2024 Mar 1; 32 (2) : 6-15.
Thapa DK, Dahal H., ………., Paudel P, Thapa J. " " Int Health. 2023 Dec 20; 15 (Suppl 3) : iii79-iii86.
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Thapa DK, Acharya K, Karki A, Cleary M. " " PLoS One. 2023 Mar 13; 18 (3) : e0281357.
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Cleary M, Thapa DK, Lopez V. Williamson M, Sahay A, Kornhaber R. " " J Prof Nurs. 2023 Feb 15; 45 : 71-88.
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Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Kornhaber R. " " Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Apr 9; 44 (6) : 505-516.
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Poudel S, Adhikari C, Yadav RK, Yadav DK, Thapa DK, Jakovljevic M. " " Front Public Health. 2022 Feb 3; 10
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Williams AD, O'Brien J, Mulford J, Mathew R, Thapa DK, …….., Bird ML. " " Osteoarthr Cartil Open. 2022 Aug 28; 4 (4) : 100308.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " Nurs Open. 2021 Jun 23; 9 (6) : 2608-2617.
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Alavi M, Hunt GE, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2021 Sep 30; 43 (4) : 317-322.
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Cleary M, Thapa DK, West S, Westman M, Kornhaber R. " " Aggression and Violent Behavior. 2021 Nov ; 61
Karki K, Singh DR, Maharjan D, KC S, Shrestha S, Thapa, DK. " " PLoS One. 2021 Feb 18; 16 (2) : e0246940.
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Malini H, Lenggogeni DP, Windah A, Qifti F, Thapa DK, West S, Cleary M. " " Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2021 Aug 31; 43 (2) : 189-192.
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Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Westman M, Vesk K, Kornhaber R. " " Death Stud. 2021 Apr 21; 46 (9) : 2167-2178.
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Thapa DK, Levett-Jones T, West S, Cleary M. " " Nurs Health Sci. 2021 May 13; 23 (3) : 565-569.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, West S, Cleary M. " " Patient Educ Couns. 2020 Nov 21; 104 (4) : 770-784.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " Nurs Health Sci. 2020 Oct 26; 22 (4) : 1139-1152.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2020 Sep 30; 20 (11) : 1061-1066.
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Alavi M, Hunt GE, Visentin DC, Watson R, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 Dec 14; 77 (3) : 1097-1101.
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Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. " " Body Image. 2020 Feb 25; 33 : 47-65.
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Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. " " J Nurs Res. 2020 Oct 28; 28 (5) : e118.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 Feb 8; 76 (6) : 1285-1288.
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Cross M, Lee S, Bridgman H, Thapa DK, Cleary M, Kornhaber R. " " PLoS One. 2019 Apr 18; 14 (4) : e0215319.
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Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Thapa DK, West S, Haik J, Cleary M. " " Burns. 2019 Jan 9; 46 (1) : 33-43.
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Alavi M, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 May 7; 76 (9) : 2209-2211.
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Spitz RW, Thapa DK, Mokalla TR, Najam W, Brown AW, Allison DB. " " Nutrients. 2026 Jan 5; 18 (1) : 170.
Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Thapa DK, West S, McKittrick A, Haik J, Cleary M. " " Body Image. 2018 Sep 10; 27 : 98-108.
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Thapa S, Thapa DK, Buve A, Hannes K, Nepal C, Mathei C. " " J Community Health. 2017 Apr ; 42 (2) : 260-268.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " PLoS One. 2018 Oct 22; 13 (10) : e0205665.
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Dahal HR, Kumar S, Thapa DK. " " Sleep and Hypnosis. 2017 Aug ; 20 (2) : 128–139.
Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. " " Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2018 Apr ; 16 (62) : 181-190.
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Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. " " Nurse Educ Today. 2018 Oct 11; 71 : 247-263.
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Cleary M, Visentin D, Thapa DK, West S, Raeburn T, Kornhaber R. " " Adm Policy Ment Health. 2020 Jan ; 47 (1) : 47-59.
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West S, Kornhaber R, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 Jun 2; 76 (9) : 2217-2219.
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Alavi M, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 Oct 13; 76 (12) : 3231-3234.
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Thapa DK, Niehof A. " " Soc Sci Med. 2013 Jun 14; 93 : 1-10.
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Alavi M, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. " " J Adv Nurs. 2020 May 4; 78 (6) : 1886-1889.
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Mokalla TR, Parker ES, Smith DL Jr, Becerra-Garcia LE, Robertson OC, Thapa DK, Kandukuri M, Rust BM, Allison DB. " " Geroscience. 2026 Jan 9;
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Funding

XPRIZE Healthspan Longitudinal Data Analysis Select Award: $10,000.00 (12/31/2025 - 07/31/2026); Grant funding from American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

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