Dr. Edward Frongillo, Jr.'s work is primarily focused on the study of nutrition. His work includes establishing growth standards and improving the development and feeding of infants and young children. Additionally, his work examines the role that family stress and parenting as well as the role of policy can and do play in improving nutrition.
Biographical Profile
College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Health Prom., Educ. & Behavior
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching, Service
Countries
Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Growth, development, and feeding of infants and young children Family stress and parenting Measurement and consequences of household food insecurity Policy and programs for improving nutrition and development Advancing consensus, commitment, and capacity for nutrition in poor countries Design and analysis of longitudinal studies
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
infants and young children, families, parenting, nutrition, hunger, policy, programs
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1987 - 1991
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
PhD
Biometry
1983 - 1987
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
MS
Biometry
1977 - 1980
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
MS
Human Nutrition
1971 - 1975
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
BS
Biology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
American Society for Nutrition
Membership
American Public Health Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1991 - 1998
Senior Research Associate, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University
1998 - 2006
Associate Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Colleges of Human Ecology and Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University
2006
Adjunct Faculty Member, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
2006
Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
2006
Adjunct and Visiting Faculty Member, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Colleges of Human Ecology and Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2020
Award
E.V. McCollum International Lectureships in Nutrition Award
American Society for Nutrition Foundation
2022
Award
Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievements in Global Nutrition Award
American Society for Nutrition Foundation
2013
Honor
Invited for Workshop
The National Research Council of the National Academies of Science Committee on Statistics Steering Committee
2015
Honor
Invitation to Present
Bipartisan Congressional National Commission on Hunger, Washington, D.C.
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