Jie Zhu, M.D., Ph.D.

Background:

Dr. Zhu examines how diet patterns interact with genetics to influence individual risk for chronic disease. By examining these interactions, Dr. Zhu's research aims to contribute to the development of personalized nutrition recommendations that will address the individual needs of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.      

Faculty Fellows Project:

Dr. Zhu researched nutrient intake, e.g., folate and B vitamins, in relation with genetics on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. By examining an ethnically diverse cohort of participants with unique sociodemographic, biomedical, and lifestyle characteristics, Dr. Zhu aims to develop nutritional interventions that are personalized for the individual. This study is ongoing with plans to submit grant proposals to the National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Agriculture this year.