We are seeking people to participate in studies to improve our understanding if the health roles of foods and physical activity. Participants become essential partners in our research and are paid honoraria for their participation.
Our Center is unmatched in its capacities for conducting state-of-the-art nutritional analyses as part of our studies with human volunteers, and animal and cultured cell models.
We conduct state-of-art physiological evaluations of humans. This includes the ability to assess body composition, fitness status, responses to physical activity and energy metabolism.
Our 92,000 sq. ft. building contains state-of-the-art facilities for research with humans, animals, and cell culture as well as multiple chemical and biochemical laboratories.
We conduct a range of studies using animal models and cultured cells to address questions of metabolic mechanisms relevant to but not feasible with humans.
Current Research
Eating Responses to External Food Cues in Weight Discordant Siblings
Why is it so hard to stop eating chocolate?
Relationship between food waste, diet quality, and environmental sustainability
The History and Future of Dietary Guidance in America
Impact of Dietary Protein and Gender on Food Reinforcement
