Current Nutrition Fellows
Kristen J. Sutton, PhD
Lead Fellow 2024-25*
Nutrition T32 Research Fellowship: January 2024 - present
Mentors: Joanne B. Cole, PhD and Kartik Shankar, PhD
Research Topic: My
research leverages genetics to 1) characterize the genetic architecture
influencing complex behaviors, including dietary intake and physical
activity traits, and 2) identify causal relationships between
those behaviors and metabolic health outcomes. My research also
explores the impact of sex as a biological variable in these contexts.
Prior Institution: University of California, Davis
Tyler Cook, PhD
Nutrition T32 Research Fellowship: July 2023 - presentPostdoctoral Fellowship: November 2022 - June 2023
Mentor: Darleen Sandoval, PhD
Research Topic: Investigating neuronal mechanisms of post-bariatric hypoglycemia
Prior Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Synneva Hagen-Lillevik, PhD
Mentor: Teri Hernandez, PhD
Research Topic: Achieving optimal outcomes for women experiencing gestational diabetes and promoting lifelong health through nutrition.
Prior Institution: University of Utah
Emily Hill, PhD, RDN
National Cancer Institute K-99 Fellowship: March 2024 - presentAHA Postdoctoral Fellowship: July 2023 - February 2024
Nutrition T32 Research Fellowship: August 2021 - June 2023
T32 Mentors: Sarah Borengasser, PhD, Katherine Sauder, PhD, and Nancy F. Krebs, MD
T32 Research Topic: Utilizing metabolomics, informatics, and bio-statistical analyses to examine linkages between laboratory data and clinically relevant outcomes in human nutrition.
Prior Institution: The Ohio State University
Manoel Lixandrao, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellowship: October 2021 - presentMentor: Kristen Boyle, PhD
Research Topic: My research focuses on obesity, inflammation, cellular senescence, nutrition and, exercise physiology. I am interested in molecular biology, particularly RNA sequencing, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, protein and, gene expression.
Prior Institution: University of São Paulo
Anthony Wang, MD
Nutrition T32 Fellowship: July 2023 - presentMentor: Kristen Boyle, PhD, and Kartik Shankar, PhD
Clinical Fellowship: July 2022 - June 2023
Mentor: Darcy Thompson, MD, MP
Research Topic: My research interests are to investigate epigenetic mechanisms that may predispose an individual to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and excess adiposity early in life including perinatal exposures.
Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
*Each year faculty select a fellow who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to nutrition research to promote collegiality and additional learning opportunities for the Section of Nutrition.
Past Lead Fellows:
- Brandon Osborn, PhD, 2023-2024
- Emily Hill, PhD, RDN, 2022-23
- Meghan Ruebel, PhD, 2021-22
- Madeline Keleher, PhD, 2020-21
- Jayne Martin Carli, PhD, 2019-20
- Traci Bekelman, PhD, 2018-19