Jamie I. Baum

Jamie I. Baum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Human Nutrition within the Division of Agriculture. She has been a faculty member since 2011 and holds adjunct affiliation with the School of Human and Environmental Sciences and membership in the Cell and Molecular Biology Program.

• BS in Dietetics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000)
• PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Pennsylvania State University (2006)

Dr. Baum's research centers on the role of dietary protein, amino acids, and fatty acids in regulating skeletal muscle function and preventing chronic diseases. Her work spans from molecular mechanisms to human clinical studies, emphasizing metabolic health in aging populations and the impact of nutrition on muscle physiology. She employs a 'molecule-to-man' approach, integrating biochemical, cellular, and physiological data.

Her recent publications highlight trends in protein metabolism, insulin and glucagon signaling, mTORC1 regulation, and dietary interventions for metabolic health. Research areas include aging, sarcopenia, obesity, diabetes, and exercise performance, with strong emphasis on translational nutrition science.

• American Federation for Aging Research Travel Award
• National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholars Program
• Outstanding Mentor Award, University of Arkansas (2015, 2014)
• American Diabetes Association Postdoctoral Mentor-Based Fellow
• Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers Junior Faculty Scholarship

Dr. Baum has mentored numerous students and secured research funding focused on nutrition and metabolic health. She teaches undergraduate courses such as Exploring Topics in Food Science and Food for Health, and directs the Food Science Internship Experience. At the graduate level, she teaches Regulation of Metabolism in Human Health and Disease. She has also contributed to outreach programs like Cooking Matters and Shopping Matters, demonstrating commitment to community nutrition education.