Steven A. Abrams

Steven A. Abrams, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Interim Assistant Dean of Admissions in the Department of Medical Education at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his M.D. from The Ohio State University, completed pediatric residency at Akron Children's Hospital, and a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

Research Focus

Abrams pioneered stable isotope methodologies to study mineral requirements and bone metabolism in children. His research spans:

• Physiological turnover rates in developing populations
• Global food fortification strategies
• Bone formation modeling for pediatric health
• International nutrition policy development

Honors & Leadership

• Chair, Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics (2017-2021)
• Member, USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (2012-2015)
• International nutrition advisor to governments including Peru and Panama

He operates a leading nutritional research lab and mentors emerging scientists while consulting on pediatric nutrient product design.