Sarah Zyba

Sarah Zyba, PhD, serves as a Lecturer and Faculty Lead for the Online MPH Food, Nutrition and Population Health Concentration at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.

Education:

• PhD in Nutritional Biology, University of California, Davis
• BA in Psychology, San Diego State University

Research Interests: Dr. Zyba specializes in maternal and child health nutrition with emphasis on micronutrient interventions in resource-restricted settings. Her work includes evaluating fortified bouillon cubes for improving women's and children's micronutrient status, developing biochemical tools for adherence measurement, optimizing zinc absorption methods, and identifying novel biomarkers of zinc status through randomized controlled trials.

Courses Taught:

• Nutrition Assessment (PHW206A)
• Global Nutrition (PH118)
• Public Health Aspects of Maternal and Child Nutrition (PH207A)