Dr. Michele Debiasse

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michele ‘Shelly’ DeBiasse is an Emeritus Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. With 20 years of full-time faculty experience, she is a licensed dietitian nutritionist specializing in clinical nutrition, research, and education in the field of nutrition and metabolism. DeBiasse completed her PhD in Nutrition & Metabolism at the Chobanian Avedisian School of Medicine and has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare professions, especially dietetics. Her research addresses systemic oppression and the barriers faced by marginalized groups in accessing quality healthcare and education. DeBiasse is committed to promoting understanding and accountability in dietetics, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in addressing white privilege and institutional biases. She has contributed to various research grants and projects aimed at improving nutrition education and support, particularly for underserved populations. Throughout her career, she has published academic works and engaged in meaningful discourse surrounding inequalities in the dietetics profession and healthcare access.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor, Emeritus

2003-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Emeritus rank and clinical focus in nutrition and healthcare.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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