Kim’s research focuses on the effect of diet-gene interactions on the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Dr. Racette's research expertise encompasses long-term calorie restriction interventions to optimize healthspan, exercise interventions for cardiovascular health promotion, and assessments of energy metabolism.

Sears has conducted cardiometabolic disease and cancer research since 1995 and is an internationally recognized expert. The scope of her research activities spans the molecular to population health levels.