Dr. Elizabeth Widen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Widen is a Courtesy Associate Professor at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, with expertise as a registered dietitian and nutritional epidemiologist. Her research takes a life course approach at the intersection of nutrition, perinatal and pediatric epidemiology, and human biology. Widen develops and applies advanced analytic methods to elucidate the role of nutrition in early life and its impact on short- and long-term health. She designs interdisciplinary intervention programs focused on improving nutrition and health during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. She is affiliated with various professional organizations, including the American Society for Nutrition, Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research, and the Obesity Society. Widen has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Norman Kretchmer Award from the American Society for Nutrition.

Research Interests

Awards

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Norman Kretchmer Award

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Mid-Career Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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