Barry Popkin, Ph.D.
W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor, Department of Nutrition & Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Barry Popkin is an expert on global nutrition.
Nutrition Noncommunicable Diseases Global Health Obesity in the U.S. Public Health
Diane Finegood
Professor · Simon Fraser University
Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease
Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention
Penny Gordon-Larsen, Ph.D.
Professor of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health · UNC at Chapel Hill
Penny Gordon-Larsen’s NIH-funded research portfolio focuses on individual-, household-, and community-level susceptibility to obesity.
Public Health Obesity Epidemiology Statistics Program Evaluation
Dr. Thomas Barber
Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist, Warwick Medical School · University of Warwick
Thomas Barber researches the impact of human metabolism on development of obesity, and prevention and management of obesity and diabetes.
Obesity Management Human Metabolism Metabolism Endocrinology Obesity
David C.W. Lau
Editor in Chief, Canadian Journal of Diabetes · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Lau has chaired the 1998, 2003 and 2008 Diabetes Canada's Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of Diabetes.
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
Michael Vallis
Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Michael Vallis is actively researching motivation, behavioural change, and adaptation to chronic disease.
Diabetes Gasteroenterology Cardiovascular Disease Obesity Behavioural Change
Sean Wharton
Medical Director · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Wharton is an internal medicine specialist who specializes in the areas of obesity and weight management.
Hypertension Obesity Internal Medicine Ethnicity and Medicine Diabetes
Deborah Cohen
Senior Natural Scientist · RAND Corporation
Senior Natural Scientist at RAND Corporation and Professor at Pardee RAND Graduate School
Dr James Brown
Associate Professor in Biosciences & Undergraduate Admissions Tutor, Associate Dean (Community Affairs and External Engagement), College of Health & Life Sciences · Aston University
Dr. James Brown is a lecturer in biology and biomedical science and a researcher into obesity, diabetes and healthy ageing.
Muscle Hormones & Health The Biology of Ageing Obesity & Adipocyte Function Diabetes & Frailty in Older Adults Exercise & Nutrition in Older Adults
Lisa Diewald
Program Manager, MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Lisa K. Diewald, MS, RD, LDN, is an expert in healthy eating and nutrition education programs for children and adults
Nutrition Counseling Obesity Prevention Nutrition Children Weight Management
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference
Martha Belury
Professor, Human Sciences | College of Education and Human Ecology · The Ohio State University
Professor Belury conducts biological and nutritional research into how diet and lifestyle alter obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders
Nutrition Nutrition & Disease Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes Nutrition & Wellness Nutrition (Eating Emotionally)
Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.
Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention
Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media
Dr. Oyinlola Oyebode
Associate Professor, Warwick Medical School · University of Warwick
Oyinlola Oyebode researches non-communicable diseases, nutrition, obesity, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and mental illness.
Physical Activity Nutrition Alcohol Non-Communicable Diseases Epidemiology
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
Deborah Kurrasch
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary
Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.
Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics
Diane Berry, Ph.D., ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Berry's expertise is in developing community-based nutrition and exercise education and cognitive theory-based interventions.
Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Milletus Community-Based Research Chronic Conditions
Jonathan McGavock
Associate Professor and CIHR Applied Health Chair · Diabetes Canada
Dr. McGavock’s research program is focused the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth
Prevention & Management of Type 2 Diabetes Human Physiology Improving Metabolic Control Prevention of Obesity Diabetes in Aboriginal Populations
Shazhan Amed
Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Shazhan Amed is a pediatric doctor at the BC Children's Hospital and Associate Editor at the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Diabetes Pediatrics Obesity Chronic Disease Prevention Chronic Illness in Children