معرفی
Jill Killough serves as Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment, Program Coordinator for the Dietetic Internship, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Lamar University. She is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Renal Dietitian.
- Ph.D. in Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University, 2001
- M.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences-Nutrition, Lamar University, 1999
- B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences-Nutrition, Lamar University, 1998
Dr. Killough’s research focuses on community-based participatory research addressing disparities and food insecurity in populations such as dialysis and diabetes patients. She also explores strategies to prepare registered dietitians for advanced practice and evaluate internship program quality.
Her publications (2015–2017) reflect expertise in clinical nutrition, chronic disease management, and dietetic education. Topics include diabetes self-management interventions, ketogenic diet applications, and hydration impacts on weight status. Subfields span dietary supplements, metabolic syndrome, and supervised practice assessment.
- Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment
- Program Coordinator, Dietetic Internship
- Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics
- Roles in service: Nutrition & Services for Seniors Board of Directors, Christus St. Elizabeth Diabetes Education Advisory Committee, College Commencement Committee, Curriculum Committee, Accreditation Coordinator, Scholarship Committee (Chair), Internship Program Selection Committee, Internship Program Advisory Board.
