Affiliated Faculty | Department of Nutrition

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Kentaro Kitadate

President, Amino Up Co., Ltd.

Mr. Kitadate worked as a practicing veterinarian and developed a strong interest in immunology, infectious diseases, oncology, and nutrition. At Amino Up Co., Ltd., he has been involved in clinical development activities for both human and veterinary applications.

Sean H Adams , MS, PhD

Professor & Vice Chair for Basic Research, Department of Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine

Research II, School of Medicine, 4625 2nd Ave., Sacramento

Kara Kuhn-Riordon

Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Faculty member associated with the Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition Program

Adrienne Hoyt-Austin, D.O., M.A.S., N.A.B.B.L.M.-C., I.B.C.L.C.

Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Pediatrics
Faculty member associated with the Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition Program

https://health.ucdavis.edu/children/team/42699/adrienne-hoyt-austin-pediatrics-…

Laura Kair

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Faculty member associated with the Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition Program

Javier Ottaviani, Ph.D.

Adjunct Researcher
Director of the Core Laboratory of Mars Edge, a segment of Mars, Incorporated

Dr. Ottaviani’s interests are in developing and translating innovations in diet and nutrition for health maintenance and optimization in individuals and at the population level. Dr. Ottaviani’s current research is focused on understanding the nutritional relevance of flavanols, procyanidins and other bioactive compounds’ impact on disease prevention and overall health. He’s also examining the role of sensors, personal devices and other new technologies in personalized nutrition.

3150B Meyer Hall

Hagen Schroeter, Ph.D.

Adjunct Researcher
Chief Science Officer Mars Edge, a segment of Mars, Incorporated

Dr. Schroeter’s scientific interests focus on human health and nutrition, personalized nutrition, and data-enabled innovation in nutrition and wellbeing. In the context of Mars Edge, he leads the biomedical investigations into the role of dietary flavanols, procyanidins and other bioactive food constituents in nutrition and healthy aging. Dr. Schroeter is also studying personal sensors and devices, and the application of machine learning in personalized nutrition and health.

3150B Meyer Hall

Cesar G. Fraga, Ph.D.

Research Associate

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.

3217A Meyer Hall | Lab: 4305 Meyer Hall

Britt M. Burton-Freeman, Ph.D.

Research Associate

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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Bruce A. Watkins, Ph.D.

Research Associate
Purdue University Emeritus Professor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Adjunct Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, IUSM
Scientist/educator member of the UCONN Health Center

Dr. Watkins's research is focused on energy balance, obesity, and endocannabinoid signaling. The research aim is to understand the role of endocannabinoid (EC) signaling in systemic energy metabolism, and on glucose use and insulin sensitivity in muscle.

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