Jana Ponce, PhD, RD, LMNT
Dr. Ponce is also an instructor in the Master of Medical Nutrition program and has an active research agenda focused on the impact of malnutrition and nutrition interventions on clinical outcomes and the resolution of inflammation in disease states.
Education
- PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2021. Program: Patient-Oriented Research
- MS, Medical Nutrition, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2017
- Certificate of Dietetic Internship Completion, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota, 2012
- BS, Dietetics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2011
Research interests
Dr. Ponce’s experience as a trained clinical dietitian has motivated her research agenda which focuses on translational approaches to prevent or attenuate illness through the use of nutrition therapy and the advancement of nutrition intervention in clinical practice. Specific research interests include the impact of nutrition interventions on clinical outcomes and nutritional approaches to resolving acute and chronic inflammation.
Honors and Awards
- 2024, Harry M. Vars Award, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- 2022, Significance in Research for Junior Faculty, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions