Bioactive Food Compounds and Health Lab

The research conducted in our laboratory aims to identify and define the beneficial role of bioactive food compounds and functional foods on optimal health in humans. We utilizes translational large animal models and human cohorts to elucidate the mechanism of action of food components on inflammation and neurocognition.

Current Research Projects

Our Team

Dr. Hea Jin Park

Dr. Hea Jin Park

Associate Professor

Soon Lee

Soon Lee

PhD Student

Madison Walsh

Madison Walsh

MS student

Chloe Brookshire

Chloe Brookshire

Undergraduate researcher

Suzanne Cook

Suzanne Cook

Undergraduate researcher

John R. Dunn

John R. Dunn

Undergraduate researcher

Andrew Gohlke

Andrew Gohlke

Undergraduate researcher

Aadya Katta

Aadya Katta

Undergraduate researcher

Mizmor Kim

Mizmor Kim

Undergraduate researcher

Jennifer Najera

Jennifer Najera

Undergraduate researcher

Isabelle Parent

Isabelle Parent

Undergraduate researcher

Alumni

Dr. Stephanie Dubrof

Dr. Stephanie Dubrof

Dr. Julie Heejin Jeon

Dr. Julie Heejin Jeon

Ms. Jaclyn R. Barta

Ms. Jaclyn R. Barta

Ms. Jillien Zukaitis

Ms. Jillien Zukaitis

Dr. Xi Fang

Dr. Xi Fang

Ms. Jennifer M.Fleming

Ms. Jennifer M.Fleming

Undergraduate researchers

  (* UGA CURO Research Assistantship recipients, ** FACS Burton Fowler Award recipients, # Nutritional Sciences Berdanier Research Award recipients, ^UGA Conference Participation Grant recipients)

  • Mia Pagano
  • Skylar Stavropoulos
  • Chloe White
  • Jaclyn Crea
  • Eliza Stojkov*#^
  • David C. Johns*
  • Ulsula Cole*^
  • Samantha Garcia*
  • Jazzmyn Fequiere
  • Symaria Shans
  • Jessica Williams*
  • Madison Walsh*
  • Ava Grace Samford*
  • Madison Webb*
  • Keyonna Brannam*
  • Mary Hillis
  • Julia Surbrook
  • Madison Gray
  • Alleigh Wettstein*
  • Elizabeth Hamrich*#
  • Lydia McGinnis*
  • Audrey Utley*
  • Marissa Stacholy*
  • Madelyn Hansen* **
  • Jillien Zukaitis* **
  • Hannah Ackerman
  • Joanne Yang*
  • Emma Epps*
  • Jenissa Gordon*
  • Caroline Morrison*
  • Madison Miramonti
  • Mattew Mcmillin*
  • Courtney Alvis*

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