Dr. Bryce Perler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bryce Perler is a physician-scientist whose work focuses on sustainable food systems, food medicine, and food waste reduction. As a clinical gastroenterologist at Rhode Island Hospital, he studies how food systems interface with health and disease. Currently, he is exploring the impact of increased affordability of fruits and vegetables on dietary quality and clinically relevant health outcomes. Leveraging new point-of-care dietary biomarkers, Dr. Perler aims to objectively measure dietary quality. With an extensive network within food systems, he is actively involved in efforts to enhance sustainability and work closely with the medical school on pilot programs aimed at reducing food waste within the hospital system. His ultimate goal is to enhance the sustainability of food systems, expand food medicine initiatives, and contribute to the reduction of food waste, catalyzing a holistic, interconnected approach to food and health.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Gastroenterologist

— Present

Rhode Island Hospital • Providence, RI

Attending physician specializing in gastroenterology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Educator and researcher focusing on the intersection of food systems and health.

Awards

#2024

Bray Fellowship

#2024

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Chief Gastroenterology Fellow

#2011

Summa Cum Laude

#2011

Phi Beta Kappa

#2009

Summer Student Opportunity Grant

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics