Kristie Lancaster

Kristie Lancaster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She serves as Director of the Nutrition PhD Program and is a registered dietitian. Her work focuses on cultural, psychosocial, and environmental influences on dietary behaviors affecting chronic diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in vulnerable populations, particularly African Americans. She collaborates with faith-based and community organizations in Harlem to advance health equity.

Dr. Lancaster’s research interests center on health disparities, community health interventions, and the intersection of nutrition with sociocultural contexts. Her publications address topics like community energy balance frameworks, recruitment strategies for diverse clinical trials, and culturally tailored diabetes awareness initiatives. She has contributed to understanding built environment impacts on physical activity and dietary habits in urban settings.

Her work demonstrates a commitment to translational research, bridging academic insights with community-driven solutions to address systemic health inequities. Though no specific awards are listed, her scholarly output reflects sustained contributions to public health research.