Gail Clayton

Dr. Gail Clayton, DCN, CNS, MS, RPh, LDN, is a part-time Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Health Sciences, specifically the Nutrition Institute. She is a Clinical Pharmacist and Certified Nutrition Specialist with over 25 years of experience in pharmacy, now focusing on functional medicine and nutrition.

Education

• Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), Maryland University of Integrative Health
• Master of Science in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, CT
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Houston

Research Interests

Dr. Clayton’s work bridges functional medicine, nutrition, and biochemistry. Her expertise includes telemedicine applications, pharmacological interventions in dietary health, and methylation processes. She emphasizes holistic approaches to resolving health issues through diet and lifestyle changes.

Certifications & Training

• Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS)
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist
• Methylation Training at Bastyr University
• Functional Neurology Training at Maryland University of Integrative Health
• MONASH Low FODMAP Certified

Teaching & Mentoring

Dr. Clayton mentors students and teaches Biochemistry and Functional Medicine courses (560B, 560I) online at the University of Bridgeport, integrating her clinical background with academic instruction.