Zuzana Bic, MD, DrPH
Research Interests
Some of Dr. Bic’s research interests include preventive care, lifestyle medicine, worksite health & wellness, college health, health literacy, addiction and its prevention, global health and nutrition.
Karen Edwards, MS, PhD
Research Interests
Primary research focus is in genetic epidemiology and the use of multivariate approaches to define phenotypes for complex diseases. Edwards’ genetic epidemiology research covers a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, melanoma and Parkinson’s Disease. Her research interest also looks into the interactions between environmental factors (particularly diet) and genetic susceptibility (Gene x environment interactions). Additionally, Edwards works on several interdisciplinary projects that focus on the ethical, legal or social implications of genomics and applications to clinical and public health practice.
Joel Milam, PhD
Research Interests
Dr. Milam’s research interests include young adult cancer survivorship, positive psychology, and HIV prevention/control.
Andrew Odegaard, MPH, PhD
Research Interests
Dr. Odegaard’s research largely focuses on the patterns, causes and consequences of obesity and insulin resistance, with particular attention to dietary intake. He has concentrated efforts related to aspects of body composition and adipose tissue depots hypothesized to be causal factors in the predominant chronic diseases of the current era. His research considers the life course and employs observational and randomized study designs.
Denise Diaz Payán, MPP, PhD
Research Interests
Some of Dr. Payán’s research interests are health policy, obesity, nutrition, food security, state policymaking, advocacy coalitions, evaluation, and global health.
