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Meet the Students: Lidya Abebe

 Lidya AbebePrior Education:

Addis Ababa University, Public Health

Graduate Group

Graduate Group in Epidemiology

Research Focus

My research focuses on the relationship between dietary intake during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. 

Meet the Students: Christabel A. Domfe

 Christabel A. DomfePrior Education:

University of Ghana, BSc Nutrition and Food Science, 2018

Graduate Group

Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology

Research Focus

Adapting a mobile AI application for use in nutrition research within the US context
 

Meet the Students: Andrea M. Gil

 Andrea M. GilPrior Education

Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, CSU Sacramento, 2022

Graduate Group

Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology (GGNB)

Research Focus Area

My research in the Falbe lab aims to reduce disparities in cardiometabolic diseases through the development of interventions and policies that increase nutritional awareness and literacy. Specifically, my research focuses on health communication, marketing environments in food retailers, and improving health equity through the use of nutrient warning labels.

Meet the Students: Huimin (Mia) Zhong

 Huimin (Mia Zhong)Prior Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon, Human Physiology, 2017

Master of Public Health, Emory University, Global Epidemiology, 2019

Graduate Group

Graduate Group in Epidemiology

Research Focus Area

My research focuses on micronutrient intake and nutritional adequacy among U.S. populations using NHANES data. I apply advanced statistical methods to estimate usual dietary intake and examine trends, food sources, and disparities to inform nutrition policy and intervention strategies.

Meet the Students: Emmanuel Gyimah

Emmanuel Gyimah  Undergrad: 

Calvin College, Biology and French, 2017

Grad Group: 

Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology
Projected Graduation: 2027

Research Focus Area

My research focuses on the benefits and risks of micronutrient interventions as well as methods for assessing nutritional adequacy in populations. 

Meet the Students: Alana Chaney

 Alana ChaneyUndergrad

Fort Valley State University, Biology, 2016

Grad Group 

Graduate Group in Nutrition Biology
Projected Graduation Year: 2026

Research Focus Area

My research focuses on how prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding practices, and early childhood feeding behaviors influence long-term health and development. Her dissertation explores individual and community-level factors contributing to infant nutrition disparities, and how targeted interventions can help reduce these inequities. 

Meet the Alumni: Sara Wuehler

 Sara Wuehler, PhD, MS, RD

Year of graduation from UC Davis: 2007

Current position: Consultant/Creator, Wuehler Solutions

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My research in Ecuador, along with Peace Corps in Gabon, were critical in demonstrating international experience to potential employers. However, what is most important is to demonstrate the ability to see beyond self.