Jillian Wanik

Dr. Jillian Wanik is an Assistant Professor in Residence at the University of Connecticut's Department of Allied Health Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She holds certifications including Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Her research focuses on mindfulness in health behaviors, malnutrition identification, and the role of nutrition in elective surgeries. She teaches medical nutrition therapy and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare education.

Dr. Wanik emphasizes nutrition as preventative medicine and has conducted international work, including leading nutrition strategies for elite athletes at the Beijing and Summer Olympic Games. She has published research on clinical nutrition protocols, digital dietary support for kidney patients, and innovative educational methods like nutrition escape games.

Currently, she is not accepting graduate students but remains active in academic and clinical nutrition initiatives. Her professional contributions span healthcare systems improvement, wellness programs, and global nutrition practices.