Assistant Professor
Kristen Hicks-Roof is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of North Florida. Her research interest is focused on developing and analyzing the impact of online nutrition education courses for healthcare professionals. Dr. Hicks is passionate about improving communication between practitioner and patient by providing easily accessible online educational offerings. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences nationwide.
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About Kristen Hicks-Roof
Kristen Hicks-Roof is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of North Florida. Her research interest is focused on developing and analyzing the impact of online nutrition education courses for healthcare professionals. Dr. Hicks is passionate about improving communication between practitioner and patient by providing easily accessible online educational offerings. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences nationwide.
| 2017 - Present | Assistant Professor, University of North Florida ‐ Brooks College of Health | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2021 - 2022 | Commission on Dietetic Registration Leadership Grant |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| $5,000 | |
| 2021 | Tier One Faculty Development Pandemic Funding |
| RD Mentorship Program, University of North Florida | |
| Role: PI | |
| $1,504 | |
| 2021 | Training Educators to Address Diverse Patient Populations |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diversity and Inclusion Mini-Grant | |
| Role: PI | |
| $1,000 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2017 - Present | Member, Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) | 2013 - Present | Member, American Society of Nutrition (ASN) | 2008 - Present | Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) | Member, Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA) | Member, Early Career Nutrition Interest Group (ECN) | Member, Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) | Member, Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) | Member, Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) |
Honors and Awards
- 2017 U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship, Texas A&M University
- 2016 Department of Nutrition and Food Science Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Texas A&M
- 2016 Registered Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) of Texas
- 2013-2015 Pathways to Doctorate Fellowship, Texas A&M University
Courses
- Nutrition Science Research and Ethics
- Basic Principles of Human Nutrition
| August 2017 | PhD, Texas A&M University ‐ Nutrition | |
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| August 2013 | MS, Texas A&M University Kingsville ‐ Human Sciences & Dietetic Internship | |
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| May 2012 | BS, University of Arizona ‐ Nutrition & Microbiology | |
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