Laurie Allen

Laurie Allen is an Associate Professor and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Their work focuses on clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and preparing students for dietetic internships through specialized coursework.

Teaching responsibilities include NTR 213 (Introductory Nutrition), NTR 282 (Introduction to Dietetics), NTR 482 (Professionalism in Dietetics), NTR 550 (Nutrition Assessment), and NTR 573 (Medical Nutrition Therapy). Research emphasizes practical applications in clinical nutrition education. A notable contribution is co-authoring the Nutrition and You Instructors Manual (Pearson Education, 2008).

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. The program emphasizes student readiness for dietetic internships, reflecting a focus on professional training and curriculum development.