Bibha Gautam

Bibha Gautam, Ph.D., R.N., CNE is an Associate Professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing, specializing in metabolic health research and evidence-based nursing education. She contributes to the Institute for One Health Innovation and serves on the advisory board of the Texas Tech University Obesity Research Institute (ORI). Her work focuses on obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and educational strategies in nursing.

• Current research includes university-funded TTUHSC DEI Research Grant
• Professional memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses Association, Texas Nurses Association
• Key educational contributions: Use of point-of-care technology, deliberate practice in nursing education, and clinical coaching models

Her research spans developmental origins of obesity, biology of obesity, time-restricted eating, and post-partum health factors. Gautam also explores obesogenic toxins in breast milk and HIV prevention strategies.