Kristen Rohrer

Kristen Rohrer serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Nutrition Institute within the College of Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport. She is a multi-credentialed healthcare professional holding certifications as Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Physician Assistant (PA-C), with clinical focus on frontline preventative medicine through dietary and lifestyle interventions.

Her comprehensive educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• Master of Science in Medical Science from Yale University
• Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport
• Master of Education from Gratz College
• Doctorate in Health Science (DHSc) from the University of Bridgeport

Dr. Rohrer's research and professional interests center on clinical nutrition science and preventative healthcare systems. After transitioning from a decade-long career in elementary education and health instruction in 2013, she integrates nutritional biochemistry with behavioral counseling methodologies to address chronic disease prevention. Her work emphasizes evidence-based dietary protocols, medical nutrition therapy for metabolic disorders, and the pedagogical aspects of health literacy in patient populations.

No scientific awards or major research grants are documented in the available profile. Regarding academic mentorship, there is no information about advisees or formal student supervision. Similarly, no research laboratories, clinical teams, or collaborative projects are specified in the current institutional documentation.