Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.

Years of Funding: 2024-2026

 

“Defining impact of changes in dietary intake patterns using -omics assessments within behavioral weight loss interventions”

 

I am a Research Instructor/Fellow and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with extensive training in nutrition and clinical and translational research. My research objective is to develop an independent research program that: 1) rigorously develops and tests interventions to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors and 2) incorporates -omics approaches to predict and evaluate response to intervention. My current work is funded through a National Cancer Institute K99/R00 award (K99 CA287061) and builds upon a recently completed proof-of-concept trial that I implemented at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Through these efforts, I am developing a survivorship nutrition intervention, called BfedBwell, to be integrated within the existing BfitBwell cancer exercise program. The goal is to use the Multiphase Optimization STrategy (MOST) framework to create a comprehensive program that will help adults with a history of cancer and overweight/obesity to improve diet and physical activity patterns. I am leading a 2^3 factorial trial to test three different program components alongside a core education curriculum. My Colorado NORC Pilot Award will allow me to leverage this clinical trial to collect additional biological samples and associated data necessary to evaluate the intervention through the incorporation of targeted and untargeted -omics approaches. Using these approaches, I will be able to assess change in exposure to a high-quality dietary pattern and explore associations with cardiometabolic health via integrated network analysis. Future work will include a fully-powered R01 optimization trial of the BfedBwell program and adaptation for dissemination to other settings and populations.