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Sean
H. Adams Ph.D., Asst Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist (Research Physiologist) 212 WHNRC,(530)754-4417 Sean.H.Adams@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Adams investigates the etiology of obesity and related metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Research efforts explore which molecular markers and endocrine factors correlate with indices of metabolic health in human nutritional studies and in animal models of obesity, with a primary focus on fat cell physiology. | |||
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Lindsay
H. Allen Ph.D., R.D., Research Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Director 122 WHNRC, (530)752-5268 lindsay.allen@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Allen is the Director of the USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC). Dr. Allen's research is focused on the prevalence, causes, consequences and prevention of micronutrient deficiencies including iron, vitamin B-12, zinc, vitamin A and riboflavin. | |||
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Elizabeth
A. Applegate Ph.D., Senior Lecturer Director of Sports Nutrition, Intercollegiate Athletics 3215 Meyer, (530)752-6682 eaapplegate@ucdavis.edu |
Dr.
Applegate instructs two General Education courses, Nutrition 10 and Nutrition
11. Her research interests include the role of dietary antioxidants on exercise-induced
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| Ellen Bonnel Ph.D., Academic Administrator USDA-ARS-WHNRC 109 WHNRC, (530)752-4184 ellen.bonnel@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Bonnel is the Human Studies Manager at the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC). The mission of the WHNRC is to create and test food based interventions to improve the health of all Americans. | ||||
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Kenneth
H. Brown M.D., Professor Nutritionist in AES 3253C Meyer, (530)752-1992 khbrown@ucdavis.edu |
Dr.
Brown's research program focuses on the causes, complications, treatment,
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Betty
Burri Ph.D., Assoc Adj Prof USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 208 WHNRC , (530) 752-4748 betty.burri@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Burri's primary area of research is identifying and defining the metabolism and requirements of antioxidant nutrients (such as beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E), and of lesser known antioxidant phytonutrients (such as lycopene and lutein). | |||
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Britt Burton-Freeman Ph.D., Asst Researcher 3115 Meyer, (530) 752-0133 bbfreeman@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Burton-Freeman’s research follows two main themes: 1) Appetite and obesity management and, 2) Vascular disease. Research emphasizes the effects of bioactive food components on mechanistic and behavioral processes of food intake and body weight regulation. | |||
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Gary
N. Cherr Ph.D., Professor Biologist in AES 4121 Meyer, (530)754-7254 gncherr@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Cherr's current laboratory focus is on understanding the cellular and physiological mechanisms of reproduction and development over a wide phylogenetic range. | |||
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Andrew
J. Clifford Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Nutritionist in AES 3147 Meyer,(530)752-3376 ajclifford@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Clifford’s research in vitamin A and b-carotene seeks to determine the nutritional status of humans with respect to these nutrients. | |||
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Paul
A. Davis Ph.D., Research Nutritionist TB163, (530) 752-5402 padavis@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Davis' research focuses on the interaction of dietary constituents (macronutrients and nonnutritional components) with processes/risk factors for chronic human diseases (i.e. coronary vascular disease and cancer). | |||
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Kathryn
G. Dewey Ph.D., Professor Nutritionist in AES 3253A Meyer,(530)752-0851 kgdewey@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Dewey's research area is community and international nutrition, with an emphasis on maternal and child nutrition. |
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Cesar Fraga Ph.D., Research Chemist 3217A Meyer, (530) 754-6667 cgfraga@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Fraga's research program centers on the putative beneficial effects of plant-derived polyphenolic compounds against degenerative disorders, including cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. | |||
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M.R.C. Greenwood Ph.D., Professor Chancellor Emerita, UC Santa Cruz 3243 Meyer, (530)754-4365 mrcgreenwood@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Greenwood's research interests are in national science policy, obesity, diabetes, and women's health. Her past research work has been on the role of genetics in the development of obesity and diabetes. She is currently interested in national and international policy in these areas and the role of government in the regulation of food and diet. | |||
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Louis
E. Grivetti Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Nutritionist in AES 3139 Meyer, (530) 752-2078 legrivetti@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Grivetti blends classical approaches of social and biological sciences with historical perspectives. The unifying theme of his research is how, why, and under what conditions human diets change, the mechanisms of change, and the nutritional implications of human behavior. | |||
| Heidrun B. Gross Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist 3150C Meyer, (530)752-8813 hbgross@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Gross's research investigates the putative beneficial effects of plant-derived polyphenolic compounds against degenerative disorders, in particular cardiovascular diseases. | ||||
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Robert
M. Hackman Ph.D., Research Nutritionist 3150F Meyer, (530)754-9835 rmhackman@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Hackman’s research addresses the role of nutritional and botanical supplements for health enhancement. Dr. Hackman is currently studying the role of flavanol-rich botanical extracts on vascular function and weight management, and the role of a soy-mushroom extract in prostate cancer. | |||
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Fawaz G. Haj Ph.D., Assistant Professor 3115 Meyer,(530)752-3214 fghaj@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Haj's research program investigates the role of protein-tyrosine phosphatases in metabolism and type 2 diabetes through the use of advanced cellular imaging and genetic mouse models. | |||
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Charles
H. Halsted M.D., Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine and Nutrition. 6323 Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility 530-752-6778 chhalsted@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Halsted’s research studies focus on the interactions of folate deficiency and abnormal methionine metabolism in the development of alcoholic liver disease. Studies include animal models and clinical patients. | |||
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Lynn A. Hanna Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist 3150C Meyer, (530)752-8812 lahanna@ucdavis.edu |
The primary focus of Dr. Hanna's work is the role of trace elements in regulating early mammalian embryo development. | |||
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Marjorie
J. Haskell Ph.D., Asst Researcher 3217A Meyer, (530)754-7415 mjhaskell@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Haskell's research interests include 1) bioavailability of vitamin A from plant-based diets, 2) food based interventions for improving maternal and infant vitamin A status, and 3) use of stable isotope techniques for assessing vitamin A status. Studies are currently underway in Bangladesh and Nepal. | |||
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Peter
J. Havel Ph.D., Assoc Researcher 3415 Meyer,(530)752-6553 pjhavel@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Havel's research is focused on the pathophysiology of diabetes and obesity. | |||
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Wayne
Chris Hawkes Ph.D., Asst Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 209 WHNRC, (530)752-4765 wayne.hawkes@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Hawkes has conducted research on the biochemistry and nutrition of selenium that has focused on the selenoproteins that are responsible for selenium's health benefits. | |||
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Jane Heinig Ph.D.,Academic Administrator 1283C Acad Srge, (530)752-8681 mjheinig@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Heinig’s research area is maternal and child nutrition, particularly during lactation. | |||
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Karrie Heneman Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist 3148 Meyer, (530)752-3387 kmheneman@ucdavis.edu |
The major focus of Dr. Heneman's research is developing nutrition education materials for California elementary schools and evaluating the effect of school wellness programs on health related outcomes. Dr. Heneman is particularly interested in developing programs that will help teach children the skills they need to lead a healthy, well-balanced life. | |||
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Charles E. Hess Ph.D., Department Chair 3135B Meyer, (530)754-0159 cehess@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Hess is Chair of the UC Davis Nutrition Department and Dean Emeritus of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He served as Dean from 1975 to 1989. In 1989 he was appointed by the President to be the Assistant Secretary of Science and Education in the USDA. He also had two presidential appointments to the National Science Board, the governing board of the National Science Foundation. Upon his return to campus in 1991, he served as the Director of International Programs and has served as a special assistant to the Provost and Chancellor. | |||
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Sonja Y. Hess Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist 3253 Meyer, (530))752-1992 syhess@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Hess's research interests include: 1) assessment of zinc status and evaluation of zinc intervention programs, and 2) interactions between zinc and other micronutrients. | |||
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Liping
Huang Ph.D., Asst Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 4445 Tupper, (530)754-5756 liping.huang@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Huang is a Research Geneticist with the Western Human Nutrition Research Center. Her research is focused on identifying the genetic influences on zinc homeostasis at molecular and cellular levels in human. | |||
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Nancy R. Hudson |
Ms. Hudson's work focuses on curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and management practice in dietetics. | |||
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Daniel Hwang Ph.D. Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 211 WHNRC, (530)754-4838 daniel.hwang@ars.usda.gov |
The overall goal of Dr. Hwang's research is to elucidate molecular mechanisms by which different types dietary fatty acids modify risks of chronic diseases. | |||
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Amy
B. Joy Ph.D., Cooperative Extension Specialist 3209 Meyer, (530)752-7959 abjoy@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Joy’s research area is community nutrition, with an emphasis on improving the nutritional status of high risk audiences. | |||
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Lucia
L. Kaiser Ph.D., Assoc Cooperative Extension Specialist 3207 Meyer, (530)754-9063 llkaiser@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Lucia Kaiser’s research interests include: examining the impact of acculturation and food security on the child-parent feeding relationship among Latinos; developing tools to evaluate nutrition education; evaluating life skills education on transition from welfare to work. | |||
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Carl
L. Keen Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Nutritionist in AES 3135A Meyer, (530)752-6331 clkeen@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Keen's research group has four main areas of focus: 1)the influence of diet on embryonic and fetal development; 2) gene-nutrient interactions; 3) how diet influences oxidant defense systems and cellular oxidative damage; and 4) the effects of diet on the development and progression of vascular disease. Lab: http://keenlab.ucdavis.edu |
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Nancy
Keim Ph.D., Assoc Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 205 WHNRC, (530) 752-4163 nancy.keim@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Keim’s research program involves validation and application of body composition methodologies, evaluation of the effects of dieting and physical activity on energy expenditure in overweight and obese individuals, and, more recently, development and application of tools to assess appetite, food preferences, and dietary patterns in humans. | |||
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Darshan
Kelley Ph.D., Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 207 WHNRC, (530)752-5138 darshan.kelley@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Kelley is a research chemist with the Western Human Nutrition Research Center. He studies the effects of diets, particularly that of the amount and type of dietary fatty acids on human immune response. | |||
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Janet
King Ph.D., Research Professor (510) 450-7939 jking@chori.org |
Using stable isotopes and kinetic modeling techniques, Dr. King's research group studies how calcium and zinc utilization is affected by different physiological states, such as pregnancy, lactation, aging, or insufficient or excessive intakes. | |||
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Louise
Lanoue Ph.D., Asst Researcher 3150E Meyer, (530)752-3002 llanoue@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Lanoue's research is directed towards achieving a better understanding of the role of specific nutrient deficits or excesses on embryonic and fetal development. | |||
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Kevin D. Laugero Ph.D., Asst Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 213 WHNRC,(530) 752-4173 kevin.laugero@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Laugero's research is aimed at understanding the role and underpinnings of chronic psychosocial stress in dysfunctional eating behaviors, particularly as they relate to obesity and the metabolic syndrome. | |||
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Bo
L. Lonnerdal Ph.D., Professor Nutritionist in AES 3217C Meyer, (530)752-8347 bllonnerdal@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Lonnerdal's research program is focused on two main areas: infant/pediatric nutrition and trace element metabolism. | |||
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Roger
B. McDonald Ph.D., Professor Nutritionist in AES 3145 Meyer, (530) 219-5941 rbmcdonald@ucdavis.edu |
The primary focus of Dr. McDonald's research program is on mechanisms of cellular aging and the interaction between nutrition and aging. | |||
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John W. Newman Ph.D., Assoc. Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 210 WHNRC, (530)752-1009 john.newman@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Newman’s research focuses on the development and application of quantitative profiling technologies for metabolic regulatory domains. | |||
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Patricia Oteiza Ph.D., Assoc Prof, Assoc Nutritionist in AES 3109 Meyer, (530)754-6074 poteiza@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Oteiza has two primary areas of research. The first is centered on the characterization of the effects of trace mineral deficiencies, and trace mineral toxicities, on early developmental processes. Dr. Oteiza’s second area of research is focused on the putative health benefits of flavonoids. | |||
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Robert
B. Rucker Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus Nutritionist in AES 3135A Meyer, (530)752-2645 rbrucker@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Dr. Rucker's research interest focuses on the role of nutrients in early growth and development (emphasizing extracellular matrix relationships) and the physiological roles of quinone cofactors derived from tyrosine, such as pyrroloquinoline quinone. | |||
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Barbara
O. Schneeman Ph.D., Professor Emerita barbara.schneeman@fda.hhs.gov |
DBarbara O. Schneeman, Ph.D. is Director, Office of Nutrition, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements (ONLDS), in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). | |||
| Hagen Schroeter Ph.D., Research Faculty 3150E Meyer, (530)752-8827 hschroeter@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Schroeter’s main research interests focus on the elucidation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the putative beneficial effects of flavanols against degenerative human diseases such as cardiovascular disorders and neurodegeneration. | ||||
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Gertrud Schuster Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist 275 WHNRC (530)752-8813 gschuster@ucdavis.edu |
Dr Schuster’s research interest is directed towards the effects of nutrients on lipid metabolism and immune response. Her main focus is to investigate the effects of fat-solulable vitamins, fatty acids, or cholesterol metabolites on gene expression, which is mediated by nuclear receptors (like RXR, RAR, LXR or PPAR). | |||
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Francene
M. Steinberg Ph.D., Assoc Professor, Vice Chair Assoc Nutritionist in AES 3143 Meyer, (530)752-0160 fmsteinberg@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Steinberg's research interests focus on the physiologic roles of food phytochemicals, particularly soy protein and associated isoflavones, with regard to cardiovascular disease and overall health promotion. She is also interested in clinical nutrition interventions to reduce chronic disease risk, and the metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins. | |||
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Charles
Stephensen Ph.D., Adjunct Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 204 WHNRC, (530)754-9266 charles.stephensen@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Stephensen’s research interests focus on the relation between nutritional status and infectious diseases, particularly the host immune response to infections and the impact of infections on nutritional status. | |||
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Judith
S. Stern ScD, Distinguished Professor Nutritionist in AES 3150B Meyer, (530)752-6575 jsstern@ucdavis.edu |
Dr Stern's research interests focus on the interrelationships between asthma and magnesium. Using experimental animal models of obesity, she is also studying the relationship of tea to renal disease and inflammation. She is involved with public health policy with respect to obesity. | |||
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Barbara
Sutherland Ph.D.,Director EFNEP 3202B Meyer, (530)752-7899 bsutherland@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Sutherland is the Director of the Statewide Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The goal of EFNEP is to educate people to improve diets, understand nutrition, be knowledgeable about food safety, and shop wisely. | |||
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Marilyn
Townsend Ph.D., Cooperative Extension Specialist 3150D Meyer, (530)754-9222 mstownsend@ucdavis.edu |
Marilyn Townsend provides leadership and training in the area of nutrition education. Her research includes evaluation studies of intervention programs and integrates theories and methodologies from cognitive psychology with dietary behavior change strategies. | |||
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Janet
Uriu-Adams Ph.D., Assoc Researcher 3205 Meyer, (530)752-4658 jyuriuadams@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Uriu-Adams' research focuses on investigating the mechanisms underlying copper and zinc deficiency-induced abnormal embryonic development in mammals, with an emphasis on nitric oxide metabolism and oxidative and nitrosative stress. | |||
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Marta
Van Loan Ph.D., Assoc Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 202 WHNRC, (530) 752-4160 marta.vanloan@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Van Loan's research has a dual focus. 1) To determine how soy isoflavones may reduce bone loss in early postmenopausal women not taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and thereby be a natural alternative to HRT. 2)To determine the effect of different diets and eating patterns on body composition, weight and fat loss, bone metabolism. | |||
| Ling Zhao Ph.D., Asst Project Scientist USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 254 WHNRC, (530) 752-7376 forzhao@ucdavis.edu |
Dr. Zhao’s research focus on the impact of dietary factors (dietary fatty acids and dietary polyphenols) on immune responses and disease. | ||||
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Sheri
Zidenberg-Cherr Ph.D., Cooperative Extension Specialist 3149 Meyer, (530)752-3817 sazidenbergcherr@ucdavis.edu |
A major focus of Dr. Zidenberg-Cherr's research and outreach program is the study of the nutritional status of populations considered at risk of nutritional deficiencies and exposure to environmental and physiological stresses. | |||
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Susan Zunino Ph.D., Assoc Adj Professor USDA-ARS-WHNRC Scientist 203 WHNRC (530) 752-5156 susan.zunino@ars.usda.gov |
Dr. Zunino investigates the mechanisms of action of phenolic antioxidants found in foods. The focus of her research is to understand how these antioxidants affect lymphocytes and the immune response in general, and to define the mechanisms involved at a cellular and molecular level. | |||
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