Expertise

HHS Signature Research Area(s):

  • Developmental Health and Wellness
  • Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity

Department of Nutrition Science Research Area(s):

  • Metabolism and Obesity
  • Carcinogenesis and Cancer Prevention

Dr. Buhman’s research focuses on lipid metabolism with specific interests in understanding the molecular mechanisms of dietary fat absorption and dysregulation of lipid metabolism in cancer. She has authored over 60 research and review articles on these topics.


Research: Nutrition and Physiology of Diabetes and Obesity

Affiliations

Professor, Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University
2018

Associate Department Head, Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University

Investigator, Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Centers and Institutes, Indiana University School of Medicine

Past Affiliations

Bindley Bioscience Center, Discovery Park District, Office of Research, Purdue University (past)

Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition Science, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University (past)

Communities
Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Nutrition, Nutrition
Degrees
PhD, Purdue University, Nutritional Biochemistry, 1999
BS, Iowa State University, Agricultural Biochemistry, 1992
Keywords
foods nutrition or dietetics lipid metabolism
Associations
American Heart Association
American Society for Nutritional Sciences
American Diabetes Association
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology