Mobley Lab
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Education: BS, Applied Nutrition, Penn State University,
Dietetic Internship, Ohio State University,
MS, Human Nutrition, Ohio State University,
PhD, Nutrition, University of Maryland
Interests:
Research: Ecological and behavioral approaches to preventing and treating obesity throughout the lifespan, parental influences on early childhood feeding and obesity risk, nutrition education and behavior, mHealth and eHealth methods to improve dietary and physical activity behaviors, food security, underserved populations
Personal: Running, traveling, spending time with my family exploring Florida
What are the best things about UF? Year round sunshine, vast resources to meet people and collaborate, school spirit
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
Education: BS, Biology, University of Florida
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Florida
Graduate Certificate, Addiction and Recovery, University of Florida
Interests:
Research: Exploring innovative approaches to nutritional education and applying evidence-based interventions to enhance community health and well-being
Personal: Singing, dancing, yoga, swimming, and quality time with friends and family
What are the best things about UF? The people, the beautiful nature trails to explore, and the abundance of opportunities
Hometown: Apopka, FL
Education: BS, Health Education, University of Florida
MS, Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida
Interests:
Research: Nutrition, food security, and substance use focusing on families, mothers, and newborns
Personal: Beekeeping, gardening, crafting, and spending time with my family, friends, and rabbits
What are the best things about UF? Being that UF is one of the top universities in the nation, I commend the emphasis and importance placed on research, as well as the support and resources available to help students succeed. As a Ph.D. student, I am honored to be a part of their commitment to bettering research!
Hometown: North Miami Beach, Florida
Education: MS Health Education, University of Florida
Interests:
Research: Physical activity and obesity
Personal: Fitness, anime, and trying out new recipes to cook
What are the best things about UF? The best things about UF are the resources provided to students on campus, as well as the opportunities provided to enhance both our educational and career endeavors.
Hometown: Bird Island, MN
Education:
Interests:
What are the best things about UF? As an online student, the best thing about UF is all the available resources and opportunities available to remote students.
Hometown: Naples, FL
Education: Major in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida
Minor in Nutritional Sciences, University of Florida
Interests: Spending time with friends and family, nutrition, exercise, playing tennis, and going to the beach
What are the best things about UF? Gamedays in the Swamp and the variety of opportunities available to students.
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Education: Major in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida
Interests: health education and wellness, exercise, nutrition, and visiting the Florida Springs
What are the best things about UF? The ability to educate others on the importance of a mindset that focuses on health and well-being.
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Education: Major in Nutritional Science, University of Florida
Interests: nutrition education, community research, medicine, and participating in sprint triathlons
What are the best things about UF? It can be extremely rewarding to see the direct impact nutrition and lifestyle changes have on the community being served.
Hometown: Hialeah, FL
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Florida
Interests: Nutrition, running, volleyball, baking new things, going to Gators sports events
What are the best things about UF? The best thing about UF is the community! I am always surrounded by peers who are passionate, determined, and hardworking individuals. In addition, UF offers countless resources, organizations, and events to better your education and secure a bright future.
Thank you all for your hard work in NEBS Lab!
Jamie Zeldman, PhD, MS, RD, CHES
Post-Doctoral Associate, Food is Medicine Initiative (PLANTMED) Project Coordinator, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension, University of Florida ,
Elder Varela, PhD, CHES
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Devon Reynolds, MS
Emma Lammens
Alvaro Sabogal
Gabriella Garcia
Jada Kamuf
Robert Dalton Brown
Isabella Bolivar
Logan Swift
Amanda Natherson
Reema Ismail
Giuliana Blanca
Katie Morello
Luke Whitlow
Alexandra Chavez
Gabriel Estrada
Chandni Pooran
Mandy Jiang
Preston Coldwell
Shannon Mai
Ken Nguyen
Our application form can be found HERE. Please email us your resume and completed application at nutrition@hhp.ufl.edu, and we will follow up about available volunteer research positions.