Profiles in "Obesity" Expertise Area

  • Ohri-Vachaspati is a professor of nutrition and leads the ASU Food Environment and Policy research group. Her research examines social and ecological determinants of health, specifically in low-income minority communities.
  • Williams is a clinical assistant professor and the Director of the Affinity Networks & Translational Teams initiative.
  • Perez's program of research encompasses both theoretical and applied studies in the area of maladaptive eating, health and mental health, often using a focus on Latino populations.
  • Whisner's research focuses on the effects of diet on the gut microbiome and optimal growth and development.
  • Smith's research interests include mindfulness, bariatric surgery, substance abuse, meditation and obesity.
  • Kavouras is the Founding Director of the Hydration Science Lab, studying how hydration impacts health and performance.
  • Kim’s research focuses on the effect of diet-gene interactions on the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome.