Associate Professor
Cell, Molecular and Structural Biology Graduate Program, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health
Xian Wu
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Degrees
- Postdoctoral Scholar, Tufts University, USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
- Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Food Science
- B.S. China Pharmaceutical University (Nanjing, China), Biotechnology
Research Interests
My research aims to develop dietary strategies to prevent obesity- and/or chronic inflammation-associated diseases, such as colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Courses Taught
- KNH 405/505 Advanced Nutrition I: Macronutrient Metabolism
- KNH 406/506 Advanced Nutrition II: Micronutrient and Phytochemicals Metabolism