My research focus is in applied clinical nutrition and dietetics, defined as the study of diet and health and the practical application of nutritional science. I received my PhD in Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. My prior research training involved using molecular techniques to elucidate biochemical pathways in human metabolism. I received my clinical nutrition training at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, and currently I have an affiliation with Stanford Health Care as an outpatient Clinical Dietitian.
In my research endeavors, I combine my knowledge of metabolic biology with my clinical expertise as a Registered Dietitian. My research agenda is to produce scholarly works that (1) inform the evidence-based practice of health care professionals such as Registered Dietitians, nurses, and other clinicians, and/or (2) serve as resources for educators of health care professionals. I have established this focus through multidisciplinary collaborative projects.
Research areas of interest:
Applied nutrition and metabolism
Clinical nutrition
Medical nutrition therapy
Nutrition assessment tools (body anthropometry, body composition, indirect calorimetry, dietary intake, trackers/wearable devices)
Weight-inclusive patient care and non-dieting approaches to health
Telenutrition/ telehealth
Please use this website to explore my RSCA. Each of the categories below contain example projects. A complete list of MS projects advised can be found on the "Past Projects" page. If you are interested in working with me, please also review information related to my mentoring style and expectations.
ACS Chemistry in Context Interview:
Becoming a RD/RDN
Education Video:
Understanding DXA Results
Lecture:
Overview of Energy Metabolism
After reviewing this site, if you are interested in working with me, please send me an email expressing your interest, and please share with me a writing sample (e.g. your literature review assignment from NUFS 106B or NUFS 217/295).
If you get into the SAGE program/when you are ready to identify your research advisor/project, then we can meet to further discuss.