Crystal Clark Douglas, PhD, RDN, LD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior in the School of Health Professions (SHP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
Dr. Douglas received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Louisiana Tech University and completed a Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She remained at UAB to earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutrition Sciences. Following the completion of postdoctoral fellowships, she gained professional experience working as a research dietitian, academic writer, and consultant dietitian in oncology and long-term care. Dr. Douglas has 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students and is actively involved in nutrition-related research.
Teaching Interest
- Lifecycle Nutrition
- Nutrition and Metabolism