Tulane Obesity Experts

Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Jeanette Gustat's primary research interest is in the assessment of how behavior and the physical environment impacts health outcomes

Dean of Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine

Dean Thomas LaVeist's areas of expertise include U.S. health and social policy and the role of race in health research.

HCA Regents Distinguished Chair and Professor Director, Tulane University Obesity Research Center

Dr. Lu Qi researches the nutrition, omics, and biochemical risk factors in relation to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes