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Virginia Chomitz is an Associate Professor at Tufts University, holding appointments in the School of Medicine (Public Health and Community Medicine), School of Arts and Sciences (Community Health), and Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Entrepreneurship). Her research focuses on community-engaged public health initiatives, particularly in obesity prevention, active living promotion, and health equity.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University (1992)
- Master of Science, Tufts University (1985)
- Bachelor of Arts, Antioch College (1981)
Chomitz's work integrates social determinants of health into interventions targeting vulnerable populations, with long-term studies in Boston Chinatown and collaborations with Shape Up Somerville. Her research spans school-based physical activity programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and cross-cultural obesity prevention strategies.
Recent publications highlight her focus on food systems, wearable technology for health monitoring, and global health challenges, particularly in Indonesia and Boston's immigrant communities. She has received the Food Hero Award from the Mayor's Office (2014) and led NIH-funded research on school-based physical activity. Her teaching includes courses like Public Health Action and DrPH Thesis at Tufts University.
