2023 Symposium Itinerary
2023 SYMPOSIUM ITINERARY
UGA Obesity Initiative Third Annual Research Symposium
February 10, 2023
Location
UGA Special Collections Library
300 Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602
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9:00-9:05 Welcome- Dr. Jamie Cooper, Director UGA Obesity Initiative, William P. “Bill” Flatt Professor in Nutritional Sciences 9:05-9:20 Jillian Allen PhD Student, Nutritional Sciences
Presentation: Perinatal microbiota composition modulates gut-brain axis development9:20-9:35 Mai Spaulding, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Sciences
Presentation: Unpredictable food access during adolescence increases adiposity through Western Diet consumption in adulthood9:35-9:50 Elizabeth Cogan, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Sciences
Presentation: A Pecan-Enriched Diet Enhanced Appetite-Regulating Hormone with no Effect on Energy Intake: A Randomized Control Trial9:50-10:00 Break 10:00-10:05 Symposium Morning Speaker Introduction Dr. Jamie Cooper 10:05-10:40 Kathryn M. Ross, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, University of Florida
Presentation Title: Telehealth Delivery of Behavioral Intervention for Obesity: Challenges and Opportunities10:40-11:15 Andrea Richardson, PhD, MPH, Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Presentation Title: Obesity, Place, and Structural Racism11:15-12:50 Lunch and Student Poster Presentations 12:50-1:05 Mary Catherine Prater PhD Candidate, Nutritional Sciences
Presentation: Modulation of Inflammation and Coagulation Markers in Adults at-risk for Cardiovascular Disease Following Diets Rich in Cottonseed Oil vs. Olive Oil1:05-1:20 Christabel Domfe, MS Student, Nutritional Sciences
Presentation: Assessment of Shared Plate Eating in Urban and Rural Households in Ghana Using a Wearable Camera1:20-1:30 Break 1:30-1:35 Introduction to Afternoon Speakers – Dr. Jamie Cooper 1:35-2:10 Seth Creasy, PhD, Assistant Professor on Medicine, University of Colorado
Presentation Title: Early Bird vs. Night Owl: When to Exercise for Weight Management?2:10-2:45 Chad Paton, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Presentation Title: Lipid metabolic features of obesity-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease2:45-3:00 Open questions for speakers 3:00-3:15 Student award winners announced, closing remarks -Dr. Jamie Cooper
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