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Lucia A. Leone, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior within the School of Public Health and Health Professions at University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on addressing disparities in cancer and obesity prevention through community-based interventions.
- Education: PhD in Nutrition Intervention and Policy (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2010); BA in Health and Societies (University of Pennsylvania, 2003)
Dr. Leone specializes in multi-level interventions to improve access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities for underserved populations. Her work includes:
- Developing the Veggie Van mobile produce market
- Collaborating with YMCA on exercise programs for women with obesity
- Buffalo Healthy Corner Store Initiative
- Evaluating WIC program grocery shopping experiences
She contributes to research on environmental/community/organizational interventions, health disparities, and local food systems. Her current projects aim to bridge gaps in preventive healthcare access through retail-level policy changes.
- Labs/Initiatives: Community Health Interventions Lab; Veggie Van Mobile Market
- Affiliations: Buffalo and Erie County Food Policy Council; International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity; Obesity Society; Society for Behavioral Medicine
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