- Lori
- Cherok
- PhD, RDN, LDN
- Director of the Nutrition Science Program, Assistant Professor
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Biography
Lori Cherok is passionate about improving the health and quality of life of others through evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy. Her particular areas of interest are nutrition therapy for individuals with gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, head and neck cancer, nutrition support and critical illness. Cherok strives to increase the nutrition knowledge of health care providers through her teaching and guest lectures.
Prior to her career in teaching, she worked at UPMC Presbyterian and the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health Care System helping patients as a clinical dietitian. Cherok loves talking with students and sharing stories from her days working in hospitals.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in applied nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University
- Master of Science in clinical nutrition, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Philosophy in epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh.
- Dissertation: “Folate and Iron Status in Women of Childbearing Age after Bariatric Surgery”
Awards
- SHRS Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award
- Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award (NDEP Area 6), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Pennsylvania Dietetic Association
Professional Organization Appointments
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
