曼彻斯特 University has named Dr. Kimberli Pike director of nutrition and nutrigenomics.  

Nutrigenomics studies the relationship between a person’s DNA, nutrition and health. 曼彻斯特 offers both a Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics and an undergraduate major and minor in nutrition sciences. The graduate degree is a full-time, two-year program that combines the convenience of online learning with practical experience in the community. 

“I was drawn to the 曼彻斯特 University Nutrition and Nutrigenomics program because it is a combination of traditional dietetics training that is enhanced with an exciting and emerging area of practice – nutrigenomics,派克说. “Our accredited program not only meets all standards and competencies for graduates to be eligible to take the national examination for registered dietitian nutritionists, but it also provides unique training in nutrigenomics.” 

Pike is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics. She has worked in higher education for 20 years, w在这里 she has enjoyed teaching students in dietetics, exercise science, athletic training, nursing and other health care professions. Pike also directed an 认证 Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) program at Ball State University. 

In addition to teaching, Pike has worked as a consulting sports dietitian in the National Hockey League and as a registered dietician in clinical and community health settings. 

“Dr. Pike is a gifted educator and prolific scholar who brings more than 25 years of academic experience to her role as program director,” said Tommy Smith, dean of health sciences and pharmacy at 曼彻斯特 University 韦恩堡. “Her knowledge and experience coupled with her passion for educating the next generation of registered dietician nutritionists makes Dr. Pike uniquely qualified to grow our program’s enrollments, build its visibility and reputation, and graduate clinicians who will improve the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.” 

Learn more about nutrition and nutrigenomics at 曼彻斯特 在这里. 

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Dr. Kimberli Pike can be reached at klpike@曼彻斯特.edu. 

曼彻斯特 University, in North 曼彻斯特 and 韦恩堡, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. 欲知详情，请浏览 www.曼彻斯特.edu/about-Manchester. 

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