Faculty and Staff – Texas Woman’s University

Amanda Gerla

Denton Campus Faculty


Shane Broughton

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

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


A portrait of Xiaofen Du.

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

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


A portrait of Vicky Imrhan.

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


A portrait of Shanil Juma.

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


A headshot of Dolores Kearney.

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

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

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

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


A headshot of Carolyn Moore.

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


A headshot of Karen Moreland.

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


A headshot of Mindy Patterson.

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


A headshot of Wesley Tucker.

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


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Estée Easley
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Denton Campus – SRC 204
[email protected]
940-898-2637


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Senior Secretary
Houston Center 7019
713-794-2371


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Stephanie Turkel
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
WH 013A
[email protected]
940-898-2468

Page last updated 12:22 PM, May 26, 2022 


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