My research methodologies include epidemiological studies and clinical trials. Much of my research has evaluated the effect of mindful eating, healthy eating and mindfulness, exercise, and lifestyle in postmenopausal, breast cancer survivors and how food insecurity is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in US adults. I am also a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA).
- Ph.D. Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia 2013
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Institute of Gerontology, University of Georgia 2012
- B.S. Pharmacy, Bonn, Germany, 2006