Denton Campus Faculty
K. Shane Broughton, PhD
Chair
Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2637
Research interests: Omega-3 fatty acids and immune regulation impact on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovulation, and asthma and asthma diagnostics
Kathleen Davis, PhD, RDN, CSP, LD
Associate Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2651
Research interests: Pediatric obesity prevention and weight management; pediatric developmental disorders and nutritional intervention
Xiaofen Du, PhD
Assistant Professor
OMB 301
[email protected]
940-898-2667
Research interests: Flavor chemistry and sensory evaluation of various fresh and processed foods and beverages; the relationship between food flavor, health benefits and nutritional values; and flavor reconstitution
Helen Everts, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2639
Research interests: Vitamin A metabolism and function, with an emphasis on skin cancer and hair loss diseases
Vicky Imrhan, PhD, RDN, LD
Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2650
Research interests: Role of nutrition in preventing and treating chronic disorders, especially cancer and diabetes
Shanil Juma, PhD
Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2704
Research interests: The cause of age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and developing nutritional strategies to prevent and manage them
Dolores Kearney, MPH, RDN, LD
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director
Associate Clinical Professor
OMB 313B
[email protected]
940-898-2641
Research interests: Nutrition education, dietetics education curriculum development, foodservice management and culinary science
Monique LeMieux, PhD
Associate Professor
SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2712
Research interests: Adipose tissue biology and its role in obesity-induced inflammation and PCOS; use of bio-actives as nutritional interventions for these conditions
Martha Rew, MS, RDN, LD
Dietetic Internship Director – Denton
Associate Clinical Professor
OMB 311A
[email protected]
940-898-2657
Research interests: Medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, dietetics education issues and obesity/weight management
Cynthia Warren, PhD
Associate Professor
OMB 313A
[email protected]
940-898-2647
Research interests: Interface between public health and the food industry; nutrition and food safety literacy
Houston Campus Faculty
Carolyn Moore, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor
Houston Center 7017
[email protected]
713-794-2377
Research interests: Food security, vitamin D, functional ingredients and clinical practice
Karen Moreland, MS, RDN, LD
Dietetic Internship Director – Houston
Associate Clinical Professor
Houston Center 7021
[email protected]
713-794-2344
Research interests: Clinical nutrition, professional issues and educational modules
Mindy Patterson, PhD, RDN, LD
Associate Professor
Houston Center 7023
[email protected]
713-794-2375
Research interests: The impact of nutrient intake on gut-derived satiety mediators, adipokines and body composition
Wesley Tucker, PhD, RDN
Assistant Professor
Houston Center 7018
[email protected]
713-794-2379
Research Interests: Heart failure pathophysiology, obesity, dietary interventions, functional foods, exercise training, exercise testing, cardiorespiratory fitness, vascular biology, skeletal muscle function and cardiac function
Staff
Estée Easley
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Denton Campus – SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2637
Senior Secretary
Houston Center 7019
713-794-2371
Stephanie Turkel
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
WH 013A
[email protected]
940-898-2468
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