Maria Barnes

Maria Barnes, Ph.D., holds the academic rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition. She concurrently serves as an Associate Professor across multiple programs, including the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences programs. Her teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Clinical Science III – Preventive Medicine and Nutrition course, directing the Healthy Cooking Elective, and facilitating Behavioral Medicine story circles and SKIPPs in Clinical Science I – Biochemistry.

• Education: Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science (Wayne State University), M.S. in Physiology (Wayne State University), B.S. in Biology (Stillman College).

Her research expertise focuses on Female Health, Hypertension, Neuroscience, Nutrition, and Obesity. She actively contributes to university service through committee work and professional service as a National Faculty of NBOME and an IAMSE Fellow.

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