Named New Investigator
In order to foster the development of a new investigator in the field of nutrition or obesity research, the NORC supports a named new investigator, typically for a period of one year. The investigator must meet the criteria of the P/F study program and have an approved P/F project.
For more information, please contact
Stephen Barnes, PhD
Tel: (205) 934-7117
Fax: (205) 934-6944
Email: sbarnes@uab.edu
2012-2013 Named New Investigator
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Paula Chandler-Laney, Ph.D.: Department of Nutrition Sciences Title: The use of a jaw motion sensor to objectively measure infant feeding behavior. Duration: 2012-2013 |
Past Named New Investigator
2011-2012 Named New Investigator
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Anna Thalacker-Mercer: assistant professor, Physiology & Biophysics (JHS) Title: Peptide YY regulation of inflammatory signaling in primary skeletal muscle cells Duration: 2011-2012 |
2010-2011 Named New Investigator
![]() Jong-Eun Kim, PhD |
Jong-Eun Kim, PhD: Research Associate Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |






