Dr. Economos is an assistant professor of nutrition at Tufts University's
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and the associate director
of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Tufts
University. Her research efforts focus on the interaction between exercise,
diet, body composition, and bone health through longitudinal studies and
lifestyle interventions to prevent osteoporosis and obesity, starting
in early life. Her work centers on techniques that accurately measure
and interventions that optimally develop and preserve skeletal muscle
and bone mass throughout one's lifespan.
Degrees:
B.S., Boston University
M.S., Columbia University
Ph.D., Tufts University
Associations:
Principle Investigator, "The Bones Project," National Institute of Health
Principle Investigator, "Shape Up Somerville, Eat Smart, Play Hard," Centers for Disease Control
Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Nutrition, Science and Policy
Director, Massachusetts Osteoporosis Awareness Program Committee
Member, National Dairy Council, 3-A Day Advisory Panel
Consultant, American Academy of Family Physicians, Americans in Motion Advisory Panel
Co-founder, The Sensible Nutrition Connection
Nutrition Consultant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Consultant, Harvard Business School
Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Member, American Society for Clinical Nutrition
Member, Society for Clinical Densitometry
Awards:
Faculty Fellowship, University College of Citizenship & Public Service, 2003
Oustanding Faculty of the Year, Tufts University, 1999
"5 A Day for Better Health" Outstanding Leadership Award, National Cancer Institute, 1996
The Cormack Award, Tufts University, September 1995
USDA Fellowship for Graduate Reseach, at the USDA
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, 1993
National Research Service Award, Research Training Program in Nutrition and Aging at the Human Nutrition Research Center, 1992
Teachers College, Columbia University Scholarship Award, 1989
Columbia University Scholarship Award, Teacher's College, 1989
