Welcome to the Spruijt-Metz Lab
Our research focuses primarily on obesity prevention and treatment in minority youth. Our Transdisciplinary research approach is geared towards understanding the genetic, biological, behavioral, social, and environmental causes of childhood obesity in order to develop culturally sensitive, evidence based approaches to promote health behavior change. We are committed to reducing health disparities in children and youth.
Donna Spruijt-Metz, PhD
Dr. Donna Spruijt-Metz is Associate Professor of Research at the Keck School of Medicine's Department of Preventive Medicine. Her research focuses on pediatric obesity.