Dr Lilian de Jonge, George Mason University, United States
π Dr. Lilian de Jonge earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Montreal, Canada (1996) and her M.Sc. in Nutrition from Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands (1990). π Currently, she serves as Interim Department Chair and Full Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. π Dr. de Jonge has extensive experience in academic program management, curriculum development, and practicum coordination. π Her research includes NIH RO1 grants and the “Health Starts Here” study. She is dedicated to mentoring students and advancing nutrition education. πΏ
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Education
π Dr. Lilian de JongeΒ is a distinguished nutrition expert with a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Montreal, Canada (1991-1996) and an M.Sc. in Nutrition from Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands (1984-1990). π With a robust educational background and extensive research experience, Dr. [Name] has made significant contributions to the field of nutrition. Their work is characterized by a commitment to advancing nutritional science and improving public health. π₯ Known for their expertise and dedication, Dr. [Name] continues to impact the field through research, publications, and active participation in academic and professional communities. π
Experience
Since 2023, I have served as the Interim Department Chair and Full Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Previously, I was an Associate Professor (2021-2023) and Assistant Professor (2014-2021) at the same department, where I managed academic programs, coordinated practicums, and developed curricula. I also taught undergraduate and graduate courses and mentored students. My earlier roles include Staff Scientist at NIDDK/NIH and Scientific Director at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to research, grant writing, and manuscript development in nutrition and metabolic assessments. π₯ππ©βπ«π¬
Research focus
L. de Jonge’s research focuses primarily on the physiological and metabolic impacts of calorie restriction, as well as the interplay between diet composition, body composition, and metabolic health. Her work investigates how different dietary interventions, such as varying protein, fat, and carbohydrate levels, affect weight loss, insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial biogenesis, and oxidative stress. Additionally, she explores behavioral and metabolic compensations during calorie restriction and the influence of circadian rhythms on eating behaviors and stress responses. Key themes in her research include metabolic health, dietary interventions, obesity, and caloric restriction. π₯ποΈββοΈπ§¬π°οΈ
Publication top notes
Comparison of weight-loss diets with different compositions of fat, protein, and carbohydrates
Effect of 6-month calorie restriction on biomarkers of longevity, metabolic adaptation, and oxidative stress in overweight individuals: a randomized controlled trial
Calorie restriction increases muscle mitochondrial biogenesis in healthy humans
Contributions of total body fat, abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue compartments, and visceral adipose tissue to the metabolic complications of obesity
Effect of calorie restriction with or without exercise on insulin sensitivity, Ξ²-cell function, fat cell size, and ectopic lipid in overweight subjects
Carbon dioxide generation rates for building occupants
Metabolic and behavioral compensations in response to caloric restriction: implications for the maintenance of weight loss
Effect of calorie restriction with or without exercise on body composition and fat distribution
Effect of dietary protein content on weight gain, energy expenditure, and body composition during overeating: a randomized controlled trial
2 years of calorie restriction and cardiometabolic risk (CALERIE): exploratory outcomes of a multicentre, phase 2, randomised controlled trial.