Graduate Students
Degree program: M.S.
Dietetic Intern
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include community nutrition and policy, systems and environmental changes to decrease the prevalence of obesity, especially in rural communities.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University |
Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
Degree program: Ph.D.
Dietetic Intern
Advisor: Dr. Edralin Lucas
Research interests: The interplay of bioactive foods and gut microbiota as well as the resultant effect on immunoresponse in cardiovascular disorders.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | University of Ibadan (Nigeria) | Biochemistry (Molecular Drug Metabolism and Toxicology) |
| B.S. (Hons) | Ekiti State University (Nigeria) | Biochemistry |
- Publications
- Adedara IA, Alake SE, Adeyemo MO, Olajide LO, Ajibade TO, Farombi EO (2018) Taurine enhances spermatogenic function and antioxidant defense mechanisms in testes and epididymis of L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Journal of Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy 9, 181-189.
- Adedara IA, Alake SE, Adeyemo MO, Olajide LO, Ajibade TO, Farombi EO (2019) Taurine ameliorates thyroid hypofunction and renal injury in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Drug Res (Stuttg) 69(2):83-92 Doi: 10.1055/a-0643-4604.
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My current research interests is how nutrition and certain diets can help be effective in varying conditions and diseases; mostly relating to cardiovascular health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Emerson
Research interest: My research interests include the impact of nutrition in oncology prevention and care, particularly during treatment. I also desire to reduce the chronic disease burden in my community by providing evidence-based nutrition and cooking instruction.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Distinguished Scholars Award Recipient (Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity)
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. McKale Montgomery
Research interest: My main research interest is the effect of genetic differences on cellular metabolism and the mechanisms by which these differences occur.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Human Nutrition |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My interests consist of mostly malabsorption of nutrients, the microbiome, and oncology.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutrition |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Winterfeldt Comm Nutrition
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: Chronic diseases, behavioral nutrition, and gut health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests:
My research interests include the prevalence of eating disorders amongst athletes, prevention of eating disorders, as well as prevention of obesity.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.A. | Southwest Minnesota State University | Psychology |
| B.S. (Hons) | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Family Consumer Science- Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- President’s Leadership Scholarship
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Allison Hepworth
Research interest: My research focuses on the benefits and risks associated with the baby-led weaning method, especially with regard to dietary intake.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- OkAND Scholarship
- Jean Shipman Graduate Scholarship
- Nutritional Sciences Top 10 Senior
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: Maternal and early childhood nutrition, but more specifically how certain nutrients impact us while in the womb into later life.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Scholarship
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: I’d like to continue the research path I started in Mexico on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Even I’m also interested in aging and age-associated diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Universidad de las Américas Puebla | Clinical Biochemistry |
| M.S. | Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla | Clinical Nutrition |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- International student from Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla Mexico
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Jill Joyce
Research interest: My research interests involve sports nutrition and more specifically, the association among a vegetarian diet and endurance performance in adults. I am also interested in researching about the nutritional concerns of tactical athletes.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Jean Shipman End Grad Scholarship
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My nutrition research interests include gerontology, epigenetics, neurodegenerative diseases, and community nutrition. My career goal is the utilization of preventive nutrition in the fight against neurodegenerative and age-related diseases. I hope to specialize in geriatric nutrition and obtain my CSG.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma Christian University | Nutritional Sciences |
| Associate in Arts | Tulsa Community College | Liberal Arts |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
Cum Laude: Oklahoma State University May 2020 Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society Alpha Nu Chapter 2018-Present Service & Publicity Chair 2019-2020 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Alpha Zeta Alpha Chapter 2015-Present
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Allison Hepworth
Research interest:My research focuses on understanding the association between religiosity and obesogenic dietary behaviors in young adults.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards/Honors/Scholarships
- 2021-2022 Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Scholarship Recipient
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Brenda J. Smith
Research interest: I am interested in how bioactive components of fruits regulate bone remodeling by altering gut microbiota composition. Enrich commensal microbiota population causes increased metabolites production that has a positive effect on bone. Thus, it can play an important role in the prevention of osteoporosis, especially in elderly women.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | Abdul Malek Ukil Medical College and Hospital | Medicine and Sugery |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Ashlea Braun
Research interest: My research interests include cancer incidence and prevention, and the use of motivational interviewing concepts in various health settings.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- OSU College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Senior – Spring 2021
- Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Foundation Scholarship
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: The impact of community nutrition education for prevention/management among those with chronic diseases such as Cancer. As well as, the use of motivational interviewing to understand the behavioral habits behind our daily food choices via local community or social media influence.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
| A.S. | Tarrant County College | Art |
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Emerson
Research interest: Identifying early cardiovascular disease risk factors in groups that appear to be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease long term (e.g., normal-weight obesity, metabolically healthy obesity).
The intersection between gut health and cardiovascular disease.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
| B.S. | Oklahoma Christian University | Biology |
- Awards
- Winterfeldt Graduate Research Fellowship (2021)
- Second Place Poster Presentation Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (2021)
- Nutritional Sciences Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (2021)
- American Society for Nutrition Mars Inc. Predoctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Esther Winterfeldt Summer Research Fellowship (2020)
- Catlett-Hageman Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Nutritional Sciences (2020)
- Human Sciences Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award (2019)
- Human Sciences Seretean Scholarship Recipient (2017-2019)
- Publications
- Sciarrillo C, Koemel N. Keirns B, Banks N, Rogers E, Rosenkraz S, Kurti S, Jenkins N, Emerson S (July 2021). Who Would Benefit Most from Postprandial Lipid Screening? Clinical Nutrition, 40, 7, 4762-4771.
- Keirns B, Hart S, Sciarrillo C, Poindexter K, Clarke S, Emerson S (June 2021). Postprandial Triglycerides, Flow-mediated Dilation, and the Inflammatory Cytokine Milieu in Metabolically Healthy Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Obesities, 1, 58-71.
- Sciarrillo C, Keirns B, Koemel N, Anderson K, Emerson S (January 2021). Fibroblast Growth Factor 19: Potential Modulation of Hepatic metabolism for the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Liver International, 41, 894-904.
- Sciarrillo C, Keirns B, Elliott D, Emerson S. The Effect of Black Coffee on Fasting Metabolic Markers and an Abbreviated Fat Tolerance Test. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 41, 439-442.
- Ojo B, Lu P, Alake S, Keirns B, Anderson K, Galluci G, Hart M, Davila El-Rassi G, Ritchey J, Chowanadisai W, Lin D, Clarke S, Smith BJ, Lucas E. (February 2021). Pinto Beans Modulate the Gut Microbiome, Augment MHC II Protein and Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Expression in Mice Fed a Normal or Western-Style Diet. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 88, 108543.
- Keirns B, Koemel N, Sciarrillo C, Anderson K, Emerson S (November 2020). Exercise and Intestinal Permeability: Another Form of Exercise-Induced Hormesis? American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 319, G512-G518.
- Keirns B, Lucas E, Smith BJ. (November 2020). Phytochemicals Affect Th17 and Treg Cells and Gut Integrity: Implications on the Gut-Bone Axis. Nutrition Research, 83, 30-48.
- Keirns B, Anderson K, Ojo B, Washburn K, Davila El-Rassi G, Lightfoot S, Carver B, Lucas E, Smith BJ. (November 2019). A Comparative Study of Modern and Heirloom Wheat on Indicators of Gastrointestinal Health. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 67, 14027-14037.
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Stoecker
Research interests: My research interest area is in global nutrition. Specifically, he looks at community nutrition under areas of maternal, newborn, and child nutrition and health. Joel is studying behavioral change interventional approaches through social support networks, women’s empowerment, and their association with infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF), child growth, and maternal & child nutritional status.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.Sc. | Oklahoma State University | Nutrition |
| MPH | International Health Sciences University, Uganda | Public Health |
| B.Sc. | Kyambogo University, Kampala - Uganda | Human Nutrition & Dietetics |
- Grants
- The Nestlé Foundation; Training grant for small research. $20,000. Funded. Randomized control trial study titled “Peer groups to improve feeding practices and child nutrition in post-emergency settlements in Uganda”. January 2020 – January 2021.
- Awards
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the Nutritional Sciences department Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the Endowed International Nutritional Sciences Fellowship worth $3,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Ambrosio Family Fellowship worth $4,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- Summer 2020 Recipient of Esther Winterfeldt Summer research fellowship
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Scholarship worth $2,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Ambrosio Family Fellowship worth $2,500. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2019 - 2020 Recipient of Stephan M. and Kathleen A. Wilson Fellowship worth $2,000. College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2018 - 2019 Recipient of Matthew 25:40 scholarship worth $2,500. College Studies & partnerships, Oklahoma State University
- Publications
- Rakotomanana Hasina., Walters N. Christine., Komakech J. Joel., Hildebrand A. Deana., Gates E. Gail., Thomas G David., Fawbush Fanjaniaina., & Stoecker, B. J. (2021) Fathers’ Involvement in Child Care Activities: Qualitative Findings from the Highlands of Madagascar. PloS one, 16(3), e0247112.
- Walters, C. N., Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J. J., & Stoecker, B. J. (2021). Maternal experience of intimate partner violence is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: insights from a DHS analysis. International Breastfeeding Journal, 16(1), 1-12.
- Komakech J. Joel., & Hildebrand, D. A. (2020). The Association Between School Health Promotion Programs and School Wellness Policies. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52(10), 970-974.
- Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J.J., Walters, C.N., Stoecker, B.J. (2020). The WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) Indicators for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene and Their Association with Linear Growth in Children 6 to 23 Months in East Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 17, 6262. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17176262
- Walters, C. N., Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J. J., & Stoecker, B. J. (2019). Maternal determinants of optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding and their association with child undernutrition in Malawi (2015–2016). BMC Public Health, 19(1), 1-12.
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Gena Wollenberg
Research interests: My research is on the prevalence of disordered eating in sorority and non-sorority college females.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Yoo Kim
Research interests: My research interest is
the effect of nutrient-gene interaction on aging associated diseases (Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease) by seeking molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging (cellular senescence with p53-p21-p16 signaling axis, dysbiosis and deregulated gut-brain nutrient sensing)
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Kyung Hee University | BIology |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Dean’s list (cum laude) – Western Michigan University (2020)
- Mosaic Scholarship (2020), Research Assistant Scholarship (2019), Learning Program Scholarship – Excellence in Study Program (2019) – Kyung Hee University
- Mentoring Scholarship (2018), Excellence in Academic Performance Scholarship (2017), Language Skills Scholarship (2016) – Sungshin Women’s University
- Publications
- Chanjae Lee, Min K. Bae, Nakjun Choi, Su Jeong Lee, Sung-Jae Lee. (2021). Genome Plasticity by Insertion Sequences learned from a Case of Radiation-Resistant Bacterium Deinococcus geothermalis, Bioinformatics and Biology Insights, BBI-2021-0057.RV1 (In publication
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Yoo Kim
Research interests: My research interest is the roles of functional foods on age-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease by investigating nutrients-gene interactions. I am also interested in the development of therapeutic potential ‘senolytics’ from functional foods to delay or prevent aging process.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Sejong University | Food Science and Technology |
| M.s. | Sejong University | Food Science and Technology |
- Publications
- Lee, D. Y., Chun, Y. S., Kim, J. K., Lee, J. O., Ku, S. K., & Shim, S. M. (2021). Curcumin attenuates sarcopenia in chronic forced exercise executed aged mice by regulating muscle degradation and protein synthesis with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69(22), 6214-6228.
- Lee, D. Y., Chun, Y. S., Kim, J. K., Lee, J. O., Lee, Y. J., Ku, S. K., & Shim, S. M. (2021). Curcumin ameliorated oxidative stress and inflammation-related muscle disorders in C2C12 myoblast cells. Antioxidants, 10(3),
- Lee, D. , Oh, J. H., Uhm, J. T., Kim, I. H., Park, M. J., Moon, S. H., ... & Shim, S. M. (2020). Impact of acidity regulator and excipient nutrients on digestive solubility and intestinal transport of calcium from calcium phosphate and carbonate. Food & Function, 11(12), 10655-10664.
- Choi, E. H., Lee, S. B., Lee, D. Y., Kim, G. T., Shim, S. M., & Park, T. S. (2019). Increased intestinal absorption of vitamin U in steamed graviola leaf extract activates nicotine detoxification. Nutrients, 11(6),
- Choi, E. H., Lee, D. Y., Park, H. S., & Shim, S. M. (2019). Changes in the profiling of bioactive components with the roasting process in Lycium chinense leaves and the anti‐obesity effect of its bioaccessible fractions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99(9), 4482-4492.
- Lee, , Seo, S. B., Lee, H. J., Park, T. S., & Shim, S. M. (2018). Using phytochemicals to investigate the activation of nicotine detoxification via upregulation of CYP2A6 in animal models exposed tobacco smoke condensate by intratracheal instillation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018.
- Choi, E. H., Lee, D. Y., Kim, S., Chung, J. O., Choi, J. K., Joo, K. M., ... & Shim, S. M. (2017). Influence of flavonol-rich excipient food (onion peel and Dendropanax morbifera) on the bioavailability of green tea epicatechins in vitro and in vivo. Food & Function, 8(10), 3664-3674.
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Gena Wollenberg and Dr. Randolph Hubach
Research interests: I have worked 10+ years with women, infant, and pediatrics and want to continue furthering my education to improve the needs and health of these groups. My goal is to help establish better programs in the community that can bridge the gap of poverty and health of women, infant, and pediatrics through nutrition and the use of functional medicine.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Northeastern State University | Nutritional Science |
| M.A. | Oral Roberts University | Government/Pre-law |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- McDonald HACER National Scholarship Recipient
- Cum Laude 2010
- Cum Laude 2021
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: The area of research that I am interested in is child nutrition. I wanna research more on how children's nutrition differs from adults.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| Associates of Science | Rose State College | Science |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics Research |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Winterfeldt Comm Nutrition Fnd - Scholarship
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Dingbo (Daniel) Lin
Research interests: Carotenoid and its metabolism in immune response and prevention of chronic disease
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Drexel University | Food Science |
| B.S. | Northwest A&F University | Food Safety and Quality |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
NACSN - New Hope Award in Nutrition June 2019 ASN 2019 - Emerging Leader finalist; Travel Awardee June 2019 Scholarship of the Institute of Food Technologists, Philadelphia Section April 2017 Dean's Fellowship Award, Drexel University 2016-2017 Outstanding Thesis of Undergraduate Students June 2015
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include preventing, arresting, treating and reversal of heart disease through diet and lifestyle changes in the clinical and community setting.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Edralin Lucas
Research interests: I have a strong interest in functional foods. My research focuses on the impact of pulse consumption in bone and gut health, microbiome, and estrogen in post-menopausal women.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | College of the Ozarks | Nutrition and Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Nettie Richardson Simonton Memorial Award
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Jill Joyce
Research interests: My research interests include public health and community nutrition. I am currently conducting research related to cardiovascular disease risk and overall health in tactical athletes.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | University of Arkansas | Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
| B.S. | University of Arkansas | Agricultural Business |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Public Health |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Recipient of the North Central District Dietetic Association Scholarship 2021
- Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Student Award 2020
- Recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award 2018 and 2019
- Presidential Scholar 2018-2019
- Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Outstanding Student 2018-2019
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Brenda J. Smith
Research interests: My research interests lie in exploring the role / impact of bioactive components of functional foods in reducing risks for various metabolic and chronic diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: Sports nutrition, chronic disease prevention and weight management.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include community and public health interventions that can improve diet quality and overall health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Emerson
Research interests: I am interested in understanding the role of triglycerides and obesity with regard to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and other cardiometabolic diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Dietetics |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- 2021 Esther Winterfeldt Research Fellowship – Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University ($2500)
- 2021 Winterfeldt Graduate Research Scholarship – College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University ($2,325)
- 2020 Commission on Dietetics Registration Doctoral Scholarship – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation ($10,000)
- 2020 Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research Award – College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University ($750)
- 2020 Winterfeldt Graduate Research Scholarship – College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University ($2,000)
- 2019 Outstanding Masters Student – College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University ($500)
- 2018 2nd Place and People’s Choice Award – Oklahoma State University Wide 3-Minute Thesis Competition ($1750)
- 2018 2nd Place – College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University 3-Minute Thesis Competition ($200)
- 2018 President's Award – Student Research Poster Session, Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- 2018 Banister Nutrition Scholarship ($500) – Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- 2018 to 2020 Member, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- 2015 President’s List, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- 2017 to present President’s List, Oklahoma State University
- 2016 America’s Next Top Dietitian, Top 20 Finalist, All Access Internships
- Publications
- Jenkins NDM, Rogers EM, Banks NF, Tomko PM, Sciarrillo CM, Emerson SR, Taylor A, Teague KT. Childhood psychosocial stress is associated with endothelial dysfunction in young adulthood, potentially via a SIRT1 or oxidative stress related mechanism. American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulation (2021).
- Keirns BK, Hart SM, Sciarrillo CM, Poindexter KL, Clarke SL, Emerson SR. Postprandial Triglycerides, Flow-mediated Dilation, and the Inflammatory Cytokine Milieu in Metabolically Healthy Obesity: A Cross-sectional Study. Obesities (2021).
- Sciarrillo CM, Rosenkranz SK, Kurti SP, Koemel NA, Keirns BH, Jenkins NDM, Emerson SR. Who Would Benefit Most from Postprandial Lipid Screening? Clinical Nutrition (2021).
- Dixon MD, Koemel NA, Sciarrillo CM, Lucas EA, Jenkins NDM, Emerson SR. The Reliability of an Abbreviated Fat Tolerance Test: A Comparison to the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2021).
- Sciarrillo CM, Keirns BH, Koemel NA, Anderson KL, Emerson SR. FGF19: Potential Therapeutic Modulation of Hepatic Metabolism for the Treatment of NAFLD. Liver International (2021).
- Sciarrillo CM, Elliott D, Keirns BH, Emerson SR. The Effect of Coffee Intake on the Validity of an Oral Fat Tolerance Test in Healthy Adults. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2021).
- Jenkins NDM, Banks NF, Rogers EM, Sciarrillo CM, Colquhoun RJ, Emerson SR. Resistance Exercise Attenuates Postprandial Metabolic Responses to a High-fat Meal Similarly in Younger and Older Men. Nutrition Research (2020).
- Keirns BH, Koemel NA, Sciarrillo CM, Anderson KL, Emerson SR. Exercise and Intestinal Permeability: Another Form of Exercise-Induced Hormesis? American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology (2020).
- Koemel NA, Sciarrillo CM, Emerson SR. Association of Body Composition, Glucose Control, and Diet with Postprandial Triglycerides and Vascular Function. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (2020).
- Sciarrillo CM, Koemel NA, Smith R, Kurti SP, Emerson SR. Validity of an Abbreviated, Clinically-feasible Test for Postprandial Lipemia in Healthy Adults. Nutrients (2019).
- Sciarrillo CM, Koemel NA, Tomko PM, Bode KB, Emerson SR. Postprandial Lipemic Responses to Various Sources of Saturated and Monounsaturated Fat in Adults. Nutrients (2019).
- Emerson SR, Sciarrillo CM, Kurt SP, Emerson EM, Rosenkranz SK. High-fat Meal Induced Changes in Markers of Inflammation and Angiogenesis in Healthy Adults Who Differ by Age and Physical Activity Level. Current Developments in Nutrition (2018).
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My research interests include the impact of federal nutrition programs on the daily nutrition and dietary quality of children and adults. In addition, I am interested in the availability and feasibility of implementing federal nutrition programs within schools, institutions, care centers, and more.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest:
Research interests include role of nutrition in treatment of chronic diseases as well as infant and maternal care.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- OkAND Outstanding Student in a Didactic Program 2020-2021
- OkAND Scholarship 2021
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Stoecker
Research interest: My research focuses on understanding the influence of maternal mental health and intimate partner violence on infant and young child feeding and child undernutrition in low-income countries.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
| B.S. | The Ohio State University | Medical Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
- Today's Dietitian T10 Recognition
- Minority Doctoral Fellowship
- Sheryl Benbrook Women for OSU Scholarship
- Nutritional Sciences GTA Award for Excellence
- Winterfeldt Graduate Fellowship for Research
- D.E. Jorgenson Professional Development Award
- Women’s Faculty Council Research Award
- Humphrey’s Long Term Travel Award
- Outstanding Graduate Research Poster at the OSU Virtual Research Symposium 2017
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship
- The Winterfeldt Community Scholarship
- Child Legacy Scholarship
- Matthew 25:40 Scholarship
- OSU Top Tier Fellowship
- Publications
Walters CN, Bendulo P, Stoecker, BJ. 2019. Assessment of dietary diversity, antenatal care, food taboos, meal frequency, and nutritional status of pregnant adolescents in rural Malawi: a cross-sectional study. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.86.17530.
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: I am interested in Community Nutrition Education, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and eating disorder recovery and counseling. I am interested in the research behind the causes of eating disorders and how we can prevent them.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences Dietetics |