Cassandra S. Diep

Cassandra S. Diep is an Associate Professor in the Kinesiology Department at Rice University. She serves as a Health Sciences Advisor and Co-Director of the Rice-UT Public Health Scholars Program, teaching courses like Principles of Public and Community Health.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology (Health Sciences), Rice University
  • Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education, Texas A&M University
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Nutrition, Baylor College of Medicine

Her research focuses on health disparities in diet and physical activity, childhood obesity prevention, Asian American health disparities, and behavioral theory applications. She previously worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and collaborated with community partnerships to address obesity and cancer disparities.

• Professional Memberships
  • The Obesity Society
  • Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Eta Sigma Gamma
  • Asian American Health Coalition

Contact: S203 Tudor Field House, 713-348-5936