Linda Bandini

Linda Bandini is Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School and Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University, specializing in obesity and health promotion for children with developmental disabilities.

Research Focus: Bandini's program investigates nutritional needs, body composition, and physical activity patterns in neurodiverse populations. Her work addresses food selectivity in autism, energy expenditure measurement, and family-based interventions for intellectual disabilities.

Educational Background: PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry (MIT), MS (MIT), BS Zoology (UMass Amherst)

Key Contributions: Developed assessment tools for mealtime behaviors, validated methods for measuring energy needs in disability populations, and led multicenter studies on growth patterns in children with ASD. Current projects explore remote delivery of physical activity programs.