Dr. Joshua Lambert

Biography

Joshua D. Lambert is a Professor in the Department of Food Science at Pennsylvania State University. With a PhD in Pharmacology & Toxicology from the University of Arizona, he specializes in the field of food science and the interaction of dietary components with human health. His research focuses primarily on cancer prevention, obesity, inflammation, and food toxicology, where he studies the effectiveness of compounds such as dietary polyphenols from green tea and cocoa in preventing obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. His laboratory investigates the underlying mechanisms of these dietary components' actions, aiming to mitigate gastrointestinal inflammation and improve overall health outcomes. He has published extensively in the field, contributing significantly to our understanding of dietary phytochemicals and their implications for health. Dr. Lambert is also involved in collaborative studies examining factors that influence the health benefits of food and medicinal plants. He is dedicated to educating future scientists through teaching courses related to food nutrition and toxins, contributing to various graduate programs at the university.

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