Expertise

Research:

  • Modulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Elders (MOXIE) Study
  • Dietitians Investigating Needs for Nutrition Education among Retirees (DINNER Study)
  • Lifestyle Factors Influencing SARS-CoV-2 Symptom Severity in Young Adults.

Building on her background as a clinical dietitian in inpatient and outpatient settings, Dr. Ellis’ research interests include nutritional influences on aging and neurodegenerative diseases


Dr. Ellis’ research interests include nutritional influences on the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases as well as nutrition and aging.

Our lab provides robust assessments of energy expenditure and body composition including indirect calorimetry, air displacement plethysmography (BOD POD), and segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama

PhD Student, Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham (past)

Communities
Hospitality and Tourism, Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Nutrition
Degrees
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Nutrition Science, 2012
MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nutrition, 2000
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Biology, 1997