Dr. Lorraine J. Weatherspoon

Dr. Lorraine Weatherspoon's research focus is in population differences with regard to chronic diet-related disease issues from a prevalence, prevention as well as intervention standpoint. Populations of special interest are those which are under-servedsuch as rural populations, minorities and the elderly. Much of her current focus with regard to diet-related diseases is devoted to the study of Type 2 Diabetes in adults and children from both the prevention and intervention prespective. Previous research includes both clinical and community studies. Teaching responsibilities at MSU will include both the clinical and community aspects of nutrition.

Registered Dietitian in U.S, Canada & South Africa

Awards & Scholarship
2003, Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Human Ecology, Michigan State University
1997, First Place Plaque for Outstanding Research, Association of 1890 Institution ResearchDirectors, 11th Biennial Symposium, San Antonio TX;
1990, Competitive Student Research Award, Intercollege Graduate Program in Nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA;
1987-1990, United Nations Scholarship, Ph.D. in Nutrition, United Nations, New York, NY;
1986-1987, Institute of International Education Educational Opportunities Council Scholarhip, M.S. in Family Resources, New York, NY;
1984, Council of International Programs, Professional Exchange Program in Morgantown, WV; administered from Cleveland, OH;
1979, Anglo American Scholarship for Senior YearLivingExpenses & Books, South Africa

An emerging area of research is addressing HIV/AIDS in the poor esepcially in populations of color from a nutritional perspective both nationally and internationally