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Dr Sabrina Diano, PhD, NIH Grant

IHN congratulates Dr Sabrina Diano, PhD, IHN Director, for her recently awarded grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Alyssa Kwan, RD, (MS '21)

"I graduated the IHN in 2021! I always knew I was going to become a Registered Dietitian (RD) and upon graduation, I started as a Clinical Dietitian at Stanford Health Care!" Get to know Alyssa Kwan.
D Barry Boyd, MD (MS '73)

I was the first graduate student recruited to the new program at IHN by Myron Winick. Get to know D Barry Boyd.
Marissa Pharel, Prospective MD, (MS '18)

"When I graduated college, I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue Psychology, Nutrition, or Medicine. I knew that nutrition would benefit me in either field of study." Get to know Marissa Pharel.

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Clement Lee, MD (MS '12)

February 22, 2023

"As a current pediatrician and internist, I still use many of the nutritional concepts I learned [at the IHN] when taking care of kids and adults alike." Get to know Clement Lee.
Obesity can cause changes in the brain similar to Alzheimer's, study suggests

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NBC News

February 1, 2023

Brain scans show patterns of shrinkage in regions involved in learning, memory and judgment. Experts hope losing weight could reverse some of the damage. Featuring quotes from Director Sabrina Diano.
Gut Check: Is Sugar Bad for Your Gut Health?

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Everyday Health

January 27, 2023

Too much of a sweet thing can lead to a host of health problems, starting with your gut. IHN MS Alumna and registered dietitian Alyssa Kwan is quoted in this Everyday Health article.
Your Brain On Food: What We Know

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CUIMC

January 17, 2023

Our brains work better when we eat healthier food. Scientists investigating this under-researched topic are starting to confirm what many of us suspected.
New work from Dr. Diano's lab was recently published in Cell Reports.

January 4, 2023

Check out Dr. Diano's paper, UCP2-dependent redox sensing in POMC neurons regulates feeding, in Cell Reports. 2022 Dec 27;41(13):111894. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111894.
New Year’s Resolutions: What 20 Columbia Doctors, Dentists, and Nurses Plan for 2023

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center

January 4, 2023

Small changes, big changes, more cake for breakfast: A new year is a time to make moves toward a happier and healthier self.