Tianli Wang
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Candidate & DI Student
Tianli is a PhD candidate and dietetic intern in the Department of Nutritional Sciences PEACH Lab, under the direction of Dr. Gallo. She is from Suzhou, China, a beautiful water town known for its silk, green tea and historic gardens.
279 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Clinical Nutrition | University of California, Davis | 2021 |
| M.S. | Nutritional Biology | University of California, Davis | 2023 |
Research
Tianli’s research focuses on vitamin D metabolism during pregnancy and the relationship between maternal vitamin D status and birth outcomes, with an emphasis on high-risk populations.
Teaching
NUTR 2050E Introduction to Sport Nutrition and Wellness (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2023
NUTR 4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (Teaching Assistant) - Spring 2024
NUTR 4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2024
NUTR 4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (Teaching Assistant) - Spring 2025
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2026 |
| Named as a Finalist (top 10%) and Winning the Second Placed for NUTRITION 2025 Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition at NUTRITION 2025 | American Society for Nutrition | 2025 |
| First Place in Student Oral Presentation Competition | UGA Obesity Research Initiative Symposium 2025 | 2025 |
| Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Student Membership Scholarship | Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2024 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Sina Gallo
Dr. Alex Anderson
Dr. Xianyan Chen
Dr. Karen O'Callaghan