Expertise

Our research has focused on what triggers mitochondrial biogenesis in the heats of copper deficient rats. Our first focus was on the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase as this is a cupro-enzyme.

Affiliations

Professor Emeritus, Human Nutrition, Kansas State University

Past Affiliations

Professor, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University

Department Head, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University

Professor, Food Science Institute, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University

Department Head, Food Science Institute, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University

Head, Human Nutrition, Kansas State University

Professor, Human Nutrition, Kansas State University

Assistant Professor, Home Economics, Mississippi State University (past)

Professor, Human Nutrition and Food Management, Ohio State University (past)

Associate Professor, Home Economics, University of Wyoming (past)

Professor, Division of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City (past)

Degrees
PhD, Clemson University, Nutrition, 1981
MS, Illinois State University, Physiology, 1976
BS, Central Connecticut State University, Biology, 1974
Keywords
bone heart nutrition or dietetics cardiovascular diseases chronic illness mineral metabolism biochemistry & molecular biology vitamins or metabolic role
Honors

Diversity Award, Kansas State University Research and Extension (Kansas State University), 2005-2006

Big 12 Faculty Fellow, Kansas State University, 2003-2004

PEW Charitable Trust (National Nutrition Faculty), University of California-Davis (Ohio State University), 1992-1993

Success Story Award for contributions to multicultural teaching, Ohio State University, 1991-1992

Achievement Award for Efforts to Improve the Wyoming Economy, University of Wyoming, 1988-1989

Outstanind Teaching Award (For contributions to studnet learning and classroom teaching), College of Agriculture (University of Wyoming), 1986-1987

Associations
American Dietetic Association
American Society for Nutritional Sciences
Institute of Food Technologists