Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Obesity, precision nutrition
Dr. José Ordovás is a senior scientist in precision nutrition at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. His research focuses on the genetic factors that predispose individuals to heart disease and obesity as well as the interaction of these genetic factors with the environment and behavioral factors. In particular, Dr. Ordovás examines the impact of diet on genetic factors.