Emeriti

  • Louis E. Grivetti, Ph.D.

    • Professor Emeritus, Department of Nutrition

    Office: 3139 Meyer, (530) 752-2078

    legrivetti@ucdavis.edu

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    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.

  • Charles H. Halsted, M.D.

    • Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine and Nutrition

    Office: 6323 Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility, (530) 752-6778

    Fax: (530) 752-3470

    chhalsted@ucdavis.edu

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    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.

  • Janet C. King, Ph.D., R.D.

    • Research Professor Emerita, Department of Nutrition
    • Senior Scientist, Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute

    jking@chori.org

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    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.

  • Robert B. Rucker, Ph.D.

    • Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Nutrition
    • Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine

    Office: 3415 Meyer, (530) 752-2645

    rbrucker@ucdavis.edu

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    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.

  • Barbara O. Schneeman, Ph.D.

    • Professor Emerita, Department of Nutrition

    barbara.schneeman@fda.hhs.gov

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    Barbara 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).

  • Frances J. Zeman, Ph.D.

    • Professor Emerita

    fjzeman@ucdavis.edu

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  • Helene E. Swenerton, Ph.D.

    • Professor Emerita

    heswenerton@ucdavis.edu

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  • M.R.C. Greenwood, Ph.D.

    • Professor Emerita, Department of Nutrition
    • Chancellor Emerita, UC Santa Cruz

    mrcgreenwood@ucdavis.edu

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    Dr. M.R.C. 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.

  • Charles E. Hess, Ph.D.

    • Department Chair 2007-2009
    • Dean Emeritus, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

    cehess@ucdavis.edu

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    Dr. Hess was the Chair of the UC Davis Nutrition Department from 2007 to 2009. He also serverd as Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 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.