معرفی
Lynne M. Ausman is the Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Professor in International Nutrition at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and an Adjunct Professor in Family Medicine and Consumer Health at the Tufts University School of Medicine. She leads the Master of Nutrition Science and Policy program, a blended learning initiative. Her research focuses on dietary impacts on cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention, and glycemic index applications. Current projects include evaluating diet-associated chronic disease risks and establishing Malawi’s first dietetics program.
Education
- D.Sc., 1973: Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health
- M.Sc., 1969: Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health
- B.S., 1967: Nutrition and Dietetics, University of California, Davis
Research Interests
Dr. Ausman’s work spans dietary fat, cholesterol, fiber, and glycemic index effects on health. She investigates mechanisms linking diet to chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular conditions. Collaborative projects address global nutritional challenges, such as maternal aflatoxin exposure in Uganda and nutrition education in Malawi.
Grants & Collaborations
She collaborates with USAID’s Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab and oversees a program to train dietitians in Lilongwe, Malawi. Her research integrates clinical, biochemical, and epidemiological approaches to address public health nutrition globally.
Labs & Teams
She is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the HNRCA, advancing interdisciplinary research on diet and chronic disease prevention.
