NFS FACULY PROFILE

Kathleen Yadrick, Ph.D., R.D.
Professor and Chair
m.yadrick@usm.edu
Fritzsche-Gibbs Room 210A
601-266-4479

Degrees Earned
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University (Major-Home Economics/Nutrition
Minor-Biochemistry)
M.S. Michigan State University(Major-Foods, Minor-Sociology)
B.S. Michigan State University (Research in Nutrition and Foods)

Research Interests
Yadrick’s research focuses on community nutrition and physical activity interventions in populations experiencing health disparities.  Yadrick is currently PI on an NIH R24 community based participatory research project, “A Community Partnership to Reduce Blood Pressure among African American Adults.”

Teaching Interests
Community Nutrition, Nutrition and Public Policy, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle

Curriculum Vita