Dr. Kim Gans

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Biography

Dr. Kim M. Gans is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University School of Public Health, with over 30 years of experience in intervention development and evaluation research in community-based settings. Her work primarily focuses on improving eating habits and preventing obesity, particularly among ethnic minority, low-income, and low-literate populations. Dr. Gans is currently engaged in developing and evaluating interventions to enhance nutrition and physical activity environments at home, work, and childcare facilities. She also specializes in health communication technologies and the use of theory-based interventions, utilizing tailored print and video materials in her research. Her translational research aims to study the dissemination of effective nutrition and obesity prevention strategies in community and clinical settings. Dr. Gans has led numerous funded projects, including initiatives to increase fruit and vegetable intake in low-income communities, and she is a recognized member of various academic and health organizations.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics