Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Lee Hooper
Reader · University of East Anglia
She plays a role in the World Health Organisation’s guidance group on nutrition – which provides global advice on healthy diet.
Nutrition Dietetics Hydration Dehydration in the Elderly Polyunsaturated Fats Intake
Meredith David, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. David focuses on marketing strategies with an exploration of new technologies.
Strategic Planning Marketing Marketing and Communications Consumer Preferences Well-Being
Professor Paul Gately
Carnegie Professor of Exercise and Obesity and Co-Director of the Applied Centre for Obesity Research · Leeds Beckett University
His main research interest is in childhood obesity - and the treatment strategies for obesity across all age ranges.
Eating Disorders Exercise Treatment of Obesity Childhood Obesity Weight Loss
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Mary Anne Amalaradjou is a microbiologist with laboratory work focused on food safety and gut health
Inflammation Microbiome Gut Health Probiotics Food Safety
Nancy Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Professor of Nutritional Sciences · University of Connecticut
Nutrition expert, focusing on the relationship between exercise and protein intake
Protein intake in health obese and non-obese children Protein intake Energy balance and protein utilization in athletes
Liliane Binego
Researcher in Stabilisation Agriculture · Coventry University
Liliane Binego's research work involves responding and building resilient food productions systems in fragile environments.
Sustainable living Adaptive Management of Biotic Stressors Pre and Post Disaster Response Food Security Fragile Environments
Paul Gordon, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation · Baylor University
Expert on physical activity, and lifestyle-based research related to obesity and its co-morbidities across the lifespan
Health Human Performance Recreation Physical Activity & Health Obesity
Rachel Warren
Professor of Global Change and Environmental Biology · University of East Anglia
Her work assesses the risks that climate change poses to humans and ecosystems.
Hydrology Sustainable Development Climate Change Ecosystems Biodiversity
N. Shaun Matthews, DDS, MD
Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director of Telehealth · UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Dr. Matthews is Director of Teledentistry and a world-renowned leader in oral, maxillofacial and TMJ (jaw joint) reconstructive surgery.
TMJ Maxillofacial Trauma Artificial Jaw Joint Prostheses Tele-Dentistry Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Dr Nazanin Zand
Associate Professor of Food and Science Nutrition · University of Greenwich
She researches - and advises industrial partners - on issues of nutrition, food content and food production.
Catering Baby Food Healthy Eating Special Diets Food
Beth Vallen, PhD
Associate Professor | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Beth Vallen, PhD, is an expert on consumer behavior, with a focus on health-related decision making
Food Marketing Consumer Goals/Motivation Consumer Behavior Health-related Decision Making Business
Amy Gorin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on long-term weight loss.
Weight Loss Maintenance Behavioral Weight Management Obesity Social Support
Brooke Jacob, M.S., RD, CDE
Program Manager and Registered Dietitian · ChristianaCare
Brooke Jacob is a registered dietitian at ChristianaCare.
Diet and Behaviors Nutrition Services Diabetes Education Public Speaking Nutrition
Dr Maria Maynard
Reader in Public Health Nutrition · Leeds Beckett University
Expertise in the health & diets of minority ethnic & migrant communities - exploring nutrition-related inequalities, obesity & diabetes.
Communities Obesity Nutrition Migrant Health Diet and Inequality
Wendy Dahl
Professor · University of Florida
Wendy Dahl's current research interests focus on the relationships between fiber, diet quality, probiotics and the gut microbiome.
Dietary Fiber Nutrition and Disease Treatment Nutrition and Older Adults Probiotics
Loureen Smart Downes, Ph.D.
Expert in healthy lifestyle behaviors · Florida Gulf Coast University
Loureen Downes researches physical activity, nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Disease Prevention Type 2 diabetes and diabetes self-management education
Matthew Kerbel, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Matthew Kerbel, PhD, is the go-to source for stories about political communication.
Political Science Political Parties Presidency and Governorship American Government Media and Politics
Rebecca Shenkman
Director of the MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RD, LDN, is an expert in nutrition, weight management, and using food to help prevent and control disease
Weight Management Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes Nutrition Nutrition & Disease Prevention Childhood Obesity
Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Public Health · Baylor University
An expert in Physical Functioning, Obesity and Diabetes, Survey Methodology, and Physical Activity.
Physical Activity Obesity and Diabetes Physical Functioning Survey Methodology