Domingo Piñero

Domingo Piñero is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University (NYU), and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Nutrition. He joined NYU in 2002 and has held leadership roles in academic and research initiatives, including directing the BODY Project to combat childhood obesity in NYC public schools.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Nutrition, Universidad Central de Venezuela (1986)
  • M.S. in Nutrition, Universidad Simón Bolívar (1991)
  • Ph.D. in Nutrition with a minor in Demography, Pennsylvania State University (1998)

His research focuses on pediatric nutrition, particularly obesity prevention in Latino communities, iron's role in cognitive development, and multidisciplinary solutions to early-life nutritional challenges. He has received awards for research and teaching, including the 2004 NYU Research Challenge Fund Award and the 2007 Steinhardt School Teaching Excellence Award.

Research Trends: His articles span nutrition education in schools, obesity prevention programs, micronutrient effects on cognition, and iron's neurobiological impacts. Recent work emphasizes community-based interventions and global health disparities.

• Awards:
  • New York University Research Challenge Fund Award (2004)
  • 2007 Teaching Excellence Award (Steinhardt School)

Advising & Grants: Leads the BODY Project and collaborates on pediatric obesity initiatives. His grants include funding for Bellevue Hospital-based research on obesity prevention.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in NYU’s Department of Nutrition and the Penn State College of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s research lab (prior role).