Taylor Thomas

Research by George Mason digital technology expert Y. Alicia Hong and obesity expert Larry Cheskin, big data expert Hong Xue, and MS Health Informatics graduate Jo-Vivian Yu found that the eating environments of college students affect their food intake.

Cheskin, a George Mason Distinguished University Professor, has devoted his career to the research, treatment, and advocacy of obesity prevention and treatment.

Collaboration between George Mason and local counties help address opioid overdoses, substance use disorder, and behavioral health challenges.

Clinical nutrition researcher Raedeh Basiri studied the importance of choosing quality over quantity when it comes to sugar consumption and the potential benefits of daily mango consumption for those with prediabetes.

Jason Alexander and Theresa Davis join fellow public health industry leaders and innovators to guide the college in achieving its mission and acting in alignment with its values.

Dietary behavior expert at George Mason University answers questions about the pros and cons of whole milk in light of new U.S. dietary guidelines.

Martin Binks, metabolic disease expert, created a novel food cue image bank that will produce more accurate and consistent food-related brain response research

Advisors are nominated by students for going above and beyond in their service to advisee success.

Basiri, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, will lead initiatives to advance global research on the role of nutrition in the health of older adults.

The award is the highest achievement attainable for university faculty, representing outstanding contributions to research and scholarship in their field.