Nutrition is and has been my major field of study for the past twenty years! The field has allowed me to pursue my passion for research, education, as well as practicing in the clinical setting. In addition to my position here at Berkeley, I am a Researcher and Pediatric Dietitian at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland.
Research Description
My research interests include Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, specifically investigating the nutrition environment during early development (pregnancy, lactation, early childhood) to observe (if any)...
I am a public health nutrition researcher with a training profile that blends nutrition, epidemiology and psychology. Prior to joining the department, I was an Assistant Project Scientist in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis.
Research Description
My research centers on topics that promote health through nutrition and prevent nutrition related conditions, with a focus on disadvantaged populations. A central theme in my research is access to food and its connection with dietary patterns and health. I study these connections in the...
Assistant Adjunct Professor, Dietetics Program Director
MNSD
About Mikelle McCoin
As a registered dietitian and lecturer my goal is to provide students with the foundation they will need to succeed in their dietetic internships and future practices. I have a special interest in applying nutrition therapies as a means to prevent and manage chronic disease, especially cardiovascular disease, and strategies for maintaining lifelong healthy behaviors..
Publications Most Recent Publications
McCoin M, Sikand G, Johnson EQ, Kris-Etherton PM, Burke F, Carson JA, Champagne CM, Karmally W, Van Horn L. The effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy...
