Joan Song
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
MS/DI Student
Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Research
Joan is in Dr. Robert Pazdro's Complex Diseases Laboratory and investigates how genetic factors contribute to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). By examining genetic variations and their impact on metabolic pathways, the research aims to improve therapeutic treatments for better management of MASLD.
Teaching
NUTR2100 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Teaching Assistant)- Fall 2023
NUTR4570 Inherited Metabolic Disorders (Teaching Assistant)- Spring 2024
NUTR5900 Professional Development in Nutritional Sciences (Teaching Assistant)- Fall 2024
Awards
Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
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Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
Service
Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
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Graduate Student Organization (GSO) | Treasurer | 2024-2025 |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Robert Pazdro
Dr. Kaixiong (Calvin) Ye
Dr. Connie Rogers