Research in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior (NSHB) is multidisciplinary and examines methods of prevention, lifestyle intervention, and recovery associated with disabilities and chronic disease throughout the lifespan. Junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate
students have an opportunity to work with nationally recognized faculty across departments, schools and research areas at UTMB, participating in a variety of research and training experiences.
Our research programs are focused in four primary areas:
- Behavioral Health
- Innovative Educational Activities
- Metabolic Health
- Targeted Populations