Mindy J Dopler Nelson PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
Professional summary
• Influence of genetic, endocrine, psychological, social, and dietary factors on the prevention, development, and treatment of obesity and its related diseases; • Influence of addictive behaviors/reward pathways and food properties on reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer; • Biobehavioral moderators and mediators of weight loss and maintenance; • Development of effective weight management interventions based on genetic, nutritional, and behavioral factors, sleep, physical activity, and insulin resistance; • Translating research into community programs and public policy. • Teach Advanced Human Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition
Specialties and Interests
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Health Education,
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Endocrinology,
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Obesity Prevention,
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Obesity Treatment
Education
Universities
UC Davis
PhD, Nutritional Biology
UC Berkeley
AB, Psychology
Postgraduate Training
Stanford University
Experience
Assistant Professor
Honors and Awards
Katherine McCormick Travel Grant Recipient
Nutrilite Postdoctoral Training Grant
Block Grant Fellowship in Nutrition
Memberships
Mentor
Event Committee Organizer
Communications Chair
Publications
Articles
"Micronutrient quality of weight-loss diets that focus on macronutrients: results from the A TO Z study."
"Weight-Loss Diet Studies: Is the Most Rigorous Trial To Date Generalizable to Public Health?"
"Body mass index and body composition measures by dual x-ray absorptiometry in patients aged 10 to 21 years with spinal cord injury."
"Metabolic syndrome in adolescents with spinal cord dysfunction."
"Measurements of the major isoforms of vitamins A and E and carotenoids in the blood of people with spinal-cord injuries."
"Glucosamine and Chondrointin Sulfate Supplementation and Osteoarthritis"
Lectures and Presentations
"Genetic Patterns Predict Weight Loss Success: The Right Diet Does Matter"
"Prevalence of Oxidative Stress and Metabolic Syndrome in Adults With and Without Spinal Cord Injury"
"Dietary Intake in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient"
"Vitamin and Mineral Consumption in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient"
"Antioxidant and Macronutrient Consumption in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient.”
Curriculum Vitae
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
Mindy J Dopler Nelson PhD has nothing to disclose
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