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: West Palm Beach, FL
Education: BS, Dietetics, University of Florida,
BS, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida,
MS, Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida,
Dietetic Internship, University of Florida
MS, Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida
Interests:
Research: Nutrition and Health Education and Promotion, Food Security, Childhood Obesity, Community Nutrition
Personal: Traveling, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, hiking
What are the best things about UF? The variety of opportunities and connections it provides, as well as the sense of unity and school spirit. Proud to be a Florida Gator!
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: Islamorada, FL
Education: Major in Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida
Interests: Hiking, water sports, cycling, cooking, and going to the beach
What are the best things about UF? Meeting people that are very dedicated and driven, all the available resources and experience opportunities UF offers, and definitely the Krishna lunch at Plaza of the Americas.
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Education: Major in Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida
Interests: Running, camping, rock climbing, nutrition, spending time with my brothers
What are the best things about UF? The wide variety of activities and endless possibilities, Krishna lunch in the Plaza of the Americas, and the wide variety of nature that surrounds Gainesville.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Education: Major in Health Science, University of Florida
Minor in Nutritional Sciences, University of Florida
Interests: Nutrition and fitness, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family
What are the best things about UF? The variety of opportunities that are available to become more involved on campus as well as being surrounded by a community of likeminded students here at UF!
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Education: Major in Biology on Pre-Pharmacy track, University of Florida
Interests: Fitness, nutrition, going to the beach, and playing pickleball with friends
What are the best things about UF? Being able to spend time with friends going to places like the springs, the gym, or Lake Wauburg to rock climb.
Hometown: Ocala, FL
Education: Major in Nutritional Sciences on a Pre-Dental Track, University of Florida
Minor in Disabilities in Society, University of Florida
Interests: All things football, disc golf, and hanging out with my family and friends
What are the best things about UF? The best things about UF are the endless possibilities for new experiences and personal growth, the unrivaled school spirit, and, of course, Saturdays in The Swamp. Go Gators!
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: Ocala, FL
Education: Major in Biology, University of Florida
Minor in Anthropology, University of Florida
Interests: Climbing, running, hiking, thrifting, cooking, and spending time with my people
What are the best things about UF? UF is rich with opportunities for students to explore, grow, and excel. There are so many different majors, minors, certificates, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and research opportunities. With UF, I have learned that I am passionate about sustainability, climbing, and anthropology, things I never would have learned if I had stuck strictly to my major path.
Thank you all for your hard work in NEBS Lab!
Elder Varela, PhD, CHES
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Devon Reynolds, MS
Ken Nguyen
Shannon Mai
Preston Coldwell
Mandy Jiang
Chandni Pooran
Gabriel Estrada
Alexandra Chavez
Luke Whitlow
Katie Morello
Giuliana Blanca
Reema Ismail
Amanda Natherson
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.