Person

Soghra Jarvandi

Associate Professor | Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

The main areas of my work are diabetes, weight management and breast cancer. Given my background in medical sciences, nutrition and public health, I work on developing and offering educational programs focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Outreach Focus

Dietary and lifestyle factors for prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

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218N Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Nutrition Sciences, Other, 2009
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Soghra Jarvandi

Associate Professor | Family and Consumer Sciences
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218N Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Nutrition Sciences, Other, 2009
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

The main areas of my work are diabetes, weight management and breast cancer. Given my background in medical sciences, nutrition and public health, I work on developing and offering educational programs focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Outreach Focus

Dietary and lifestyle factors for prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.