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Pei-Yin  is interested in the relationship between metabolism and chronic diseases. Her research focuses on how adipocytes are involved in obesity and cancer cachexia. She is fascinated by the ways in which various biological pathways influence energy homeostasis and their intricate cross-talk. She hopes to contribute her efforts toward unraveling these mechanisms and identifying potential strategies to slow the progression of chronic diseases.

Zhuoheng Li is a Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Nutrition, working with Dr. Nathaniel Vacanti. He holds an M.S. in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and a B.S. in Food Science and Technology from the University of California, Davis. Zhuoheng is dedicated to developing algorithms and pipelines for the integration and analysis of multi-omics data, with the objective of translating complex data into cancer biology

Rizal is a PhD student in International Nutrition at Cornell University. His research bridges artificial intelligence, precision nutrition and evidence synthesis. Working with the Mehta Research Group, he explores how large language models can support nutrition care, from dietary assessment to personalized meal planning. In addition, Rizal has been working on child and adolescent nutrition using large national datasets and systematic reviews to inform global health policymaking.

Dr. Bellows is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. In 2021 she joined the faculty at Cornell after spending 20 years at Colorado State University. Her research is focused on the development of eating habits and physical activity patterns in early childhood; interventions in the early care setting; and the influence of parental behaviors and the home environment on the development of these behaviors.  Much of her work is focused on health disparate

As the Associate Director of Operations/EFNEP Coordinator for New York State, Michelle provides leadership and operational oversight under the guidance of the Director of FNEC. Michelle administers WebNEERS, ensuring the program meets its reporting and evaluation needs, and spearheads the development and implementation of training for EFNEP staff in both in-person and online formats.

Michelle coordinates the submission of budget projections and oversees expenditures, maintaining strict compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and USDA/NIFA requirements