Biography

Jasminka Z Ilich-Ernst is a/an Professor in the Florida State University department at Florida State University

Florida State University - Nutrition

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Jasminka
Ilich-Ernst, PhD, RDN, FACN
Tallahassee, Florida
RESEARCH SCOPE:

Basic: mesenchymal stem cell differentiation – nutritional influences on osteoblast/adipocyte lineages; cross-talk with myocytes; irisin-brown adipose tissue axis

Translational: animal models with feeding studies and mechanical loading

Clinical trials: nutritional intervention in human subjects incorporating behavioral modification and modes of physical activity

Outreach: education and health promotion in underserved communities


SPECIALTY AREAS IN RESEARCH:

Clinical/Community

• Nutritional and physical activity modifiers in bone health and body composition (muscle and fat tissue); Behavioral modification for better compliance and long-term maintenance
• Osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome -- prevalence and mechanism of manifestation, nutritional and life style measures for prevention; Osteosarcopenic obesity is a new term coined by Dr. Ilich-Ernst in 2012, encompassing decreased bone and muscle mass and strength coexistent with increased adiposity
• Weight reduction and bone mass preservation
• Child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric nutrition for healthy bones and body composition
• Calcium metabolism and bone turnover throughout the life span; Tracking calcium balance with stable isotopes
• Probiotics and prebiotics influencing gut microbiota; Tilting the balance for alleviation of lactose intolerance and other chronic diseases; Creating lower obesogenic mix
• Outreach and extension to minority population to improve nutrition and behavior toward better health outcomes; Focus on reducing cardiovascular risk factors and obesity in African American communities

Translational/Molecular

• Irisin and browning of white adipose tissue
• Cellular-level studies identifying new metabolites in adipose, muscle and bone tissues; Bone-lipid metabolism: link for nutrigenomics and nutritional phenotyping
• Calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron absorption and bioavailability
• Intestinal absorptive capacity and metabolic processes of various substrates