Dr. Patricia Risica

Biography

Patricia M. Risica is an Associate Professor in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department at the Brown School of Public Health, where she also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Risica's educational background includes a B.S. from Ohio State University, an MPH, and a DrPH from Johns Hopkins University. Her research interests focus on nutritional epidemiology, breastfeeding, obesity and eating behaviors, and interventions related to smoking cessation and obesity. Dr. Risica has worked extensively on various projects aimed at improving nutrition in underserved populations, including pregnant women and young children. As a Co-Investigator, she leads initiatives that target dietary intake improvements in family childcare settings and has spearheaded multiple funded research projects that explore innovative approaches to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income housing and worksite environments. Additionally, Dr. Risica has held significant positions within health associations and has served as an epidemiologist for the Rhode Island Department of Health. Her commitment to public health has been recognized with numerous awards including the Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Teaching from Brown University.

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