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Marilyn Abernethy, Dr.PH., R.D.
Professor, Food and Nutrition
(508) 626-4757
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Educational background: Dr.PH., University of North Carolina, M.P.H., University of Michigan, B.S. Colorado State University, Dietetic Internship, Massachusetts General Hospital
Teaching areas: Experimental Study of Foods, Clinical Experiences in Dietetics, Geriatric Nutrition, Practicum in Foodservice Systems
Area of specialty: Experimental food preparation, geriatric nutrition, public health.
Michael Crosier, PhD, R.D.
Assistant Professor, Food and Nutrition
508-626-4753
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Educational background: PhD Tufts University; MS Tufts University; BS University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Teaching areas: Nutrition Science and Applications, Human Nutrition Science, Nutritional Biochemistry
Areas of specialty: Biochemical and molecular nutrition
Patricia Luoto, Ed.D., R.D.
Professor, Food and Nutrition
Director, John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition
(508) 626-4759
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Educational background: Ed.D. Boston University, M.S. Framingham State College, B.S. West Virginia Wesleyan College
Teaching areas: Foodservice Systems, Dietetics Management and Administration
Areas of specialty: Problem-based learning in foodservice systems, menu planning for child nutrition programs
Susan J. Massad, H.S.D., R.D., C.H.E.S.
Associate Professor, Food and Nutrition
(508) 626-4743
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Educational background: H.S.D. (Doctor of Health and Safety), Indiana University, M.Ed. Worcester State College, B.S. Framingham State College
Teaching areas: Nutrition Science and Applications, Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Personal and Community Health, Human Sexuality Education, Consumer Economics
Areas of specialty: Sports nutrition, health education
Suzanne Neubauer, Ph.D, R.D., C.N.S.D.
Professor, Food and Nutrition
Director, Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Advisor, M.S. Food and Nutrition
(508) 626-4754
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Educational background: Ph.D. University of Connecticut, M.S. The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Immaculata College
Teaching areas: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Seminar in Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Experiences in Dietetics
Areas of specialty: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Support
Janet Schwartz, M.S., R.D.
Professor, Food and Nutrition
Chair, Consumer Sciences
(508) 626-4702
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Educational background: M.S. Harvard School of Public Health, B.S. Cornell University
Teaching areas: Community Nutrition, Public Health, Life Cycle Nutrition, Introductory Nutrition
Areas of specialty: sociocultural aspects of food, child nutrition, nutrition education
Karen McGrail, M.Ed., R.D., LDN
Instructor, Food and Nutrition
Assistant Director, John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition
508-626-4701
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Educational background: M.Ed., B.S. Framingham State College
Teaching areas: Introduction to Nutrition Practice, Computer Applications in Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition
Areas of specialty: Pediatric nutrition, computer technology
