Dorothy Sears
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Phone: 602-496-3351
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850 N 5th St Rm 310G Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Dorothy Sears, Professor of Nutrition and Executive Director of Clinical and Community Translational Science in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Southern California and a doctorate in molecular biology and genetics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has conducted cardiometabolic disease and cancer research since 1995 and is an internationally recognized expert. Her scope of study spans the molecular to population health levels. Her transdisciplinary research approach incorporates dietary and behavioral intervention, systems biology, metabolomics, gut microbiome, epigenetics, gene expression profiling, and single gene analyses in humans and rodent models. Dr. Sears aims to identify and characterize novel health-promoting behaviors, therapeutic targets, and diagnostic tools. Sears is actively researching the health benefits associated with nightly fasting and circadian alignment of food intake. She leads the Women's Health and Longevity Promotion (HELP) Laboratory. She is lead or co-investigator of multiple clinical studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. These studies investigate the health benefits of interrupting prolonged sitting and aligning food intake with innate circadian rhythms, primarily in postmenopausal women. Her collaborations include investigators from diverse research fields and institutions across the globe. She is passionate about mentoring trainees of all levels and supporting diversity in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine). She is actively engaged in community service, advocacy, and outreach related to her research and professional interests.
- PhD - Molecular Biology and Genetics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- BS - University of Southern California
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 692 | Research |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 511 | Medical Nutrition |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 599 | Thesis |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 535 | Nutrigenomics |
| NTR 780 | Practicum |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NTR 792 | Research |
| NTR 799 | Dissertation |
| NTR 511 | Medical Nutrition |
| NTR 692 | Research |
| NTR 290 | Intro Evidence-Based Practice |
- President’s Award - Association for Women in Science (AWIS), San Diego Chapter 2016
- Greater San Diego Area American Diabetes Association ACT Advocacy Award 2015
- State of California Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service 2014
- Nutrients – 2020-present, Editorial Board member 2021-2024; IF 5.9 (Journal Citation Report, 2022 Edition). Ranked 17/88 (Q1) in "Nutrition & Dietetics" category
Arizona State University
Executive Director, Clinical & Community Translational Science
College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University 07/2022-present
Professor of Nutrition
College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University 11/2018-present
Interim Executive, Director Clinical & Community Translational Science
College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University 03-06/2022
University of California, San Diego
Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Non-salaried) Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSD School of Medicine 2019-2024
Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine & Public Health (Non-salaried)
Division of Preventive Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine 2019-2024
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSD School of Medicine 2018-2019
Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine & Public Health
Division of Preventive Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine 2018-2019
Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Public Health
Division of Preventive Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine 2015-2018
Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSD School of Medicine 2011-2018
Assistant Professor of Medicine 2003-2011
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSD School of Medicine
Assistant Project Scientist 2001-2003
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, UCSD School of Medicine