Marjorie J. Haskell

Marjorie J. Haskell, Ph.D., is an Associate Research Nutritionist at the University of California, Davis, Department of Nutrition. Her research focuses on vitamin A bioavailability from plant-based diets and evaluating vitamin A intervention efficacy and safety in low-income countries. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition from UC Davis (1999) and an M.S. in Public Health from the University of North Carolina (1990).

Her work emphasizes global health challenges, particularly in maternal and child nutrition, with a focus on vitamin A deficiency interventions. Notable studies include assessments of provitamin A-rich crops like Basella alba and biofortified maize, as well as plasma kinetics of vitamin A in populations. Her research employs stable isotope techniques and mathematical modeling to evaluate vitamin A status and safety.

Publications span over three decades, reflecting her contributions to understanding micronutrient dynamics, lactation physiology, and intervention strategies in developing regions. Her lab (3309 Meyer Hall) supports experimental studies on dietary vitamin A absorption and public health policy development.