Lisa T. Jansen

Lisa T. Jansen, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions. She specializes in metabolic health, obesity prevention, and glycemic patterns during pregnancy. Her research bridges nutrition science and clinical practice, with a focus on lifestyle interventions for high-risk populations.

Education: Ph.D. in Nutrition Science (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville), Postdoctoral Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Research Interests:

• Metabolic adaptations to dietary changes
• Glucose metabolism in pregnancy and obesity
• Hydration’s role in metabolic health
• Public health strategies for obesity prevention

Grants & Funding: Current Principal Investigator of a Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention pilot grant. Planning a NIH R01 application targeting $450,000 for a three-year study on targeted metabolic interventions.

Professional Affiliations: American Physiological Society, American Society for Nutrition, American Diabetes Association.

Labs/Teams: Active in maternal health and metabolic research collaborations at UAMS. Mentors three Master of Science students in Clinical Nutrition.