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Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Nicole Chiu 

September 8, 2025 | 5 min read

Nicole Chiu shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.

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Program Feature

The Dietitian Nutritionist Team That Fuels Pitt Student-Athletes 

September 3, 2025 | 5 min read

In 2016, an important collaboration was built between the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) program and Pitt Athletics, fostering a meaningful partnership for DN students and student-athletes alike. 

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Program Feature

How to Become a Sport Scientist in 6 Steps 

August 14, 2025 | 6 min read

Interested in a career in sports science but don't know where to start or even if it's a right fit for you? Read on to learn more about the profession and how Pitt can make your dream a reality!

Faculty Feature

SHRS Interprofessional Star: Assistant Professor Tracy Maluchnik 

June 25, 2025 | 3 min read

Maluchnik is leading a team recently awarded one of the 2025 Interprofessional Seed Awards to create a joint learning opportunity for both dietetic and speech-language pathology students.

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Faculty FeatureSHRS Feature

Remembering Judy Dodd: Legendary Pioneer in Pitt Nutrition and Passionate Mentor

June 2, 2025 | 4 min read

SHRS reflects on the passing of influential faculty member and nutrition professional, Judy Dodd

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Faculty FeatureSHRS Feature

SHRS Faculty Lead Pitt Students in Special Olympics Event 

May 30, 2025 | 4 min read

Students across Pitt volunteered to help with Project ALL STAR, a data collection event to look at the long-term benefits of Special Olympics participation.

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FACETSFaculty Feature

Furnishing Hope: Sports Medicine and Nutrition Faculty Helping Those in Need

May 1, 2025 | 5 min read

Mary Murray knows something about hope. For more than 30 years, this Sports Medicine and Nutrition associate professor has been a clinician and educator, providing motivation and encouragement to both her patients and athletic training (AT) students.

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FACETSResearch FeatureSHRS Feature

Mobile Research Vehicle Extends the Reach of the NMRL

April 22, 2025 | 6 min read

The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory/Warrior Human Performance Research Center (NMRL) is expanding its services through the creation of a mobile research vehicle (MRV).

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Alumni FeatureFaculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Instructor Jenee McGurgan 

February 13, 2025 | 5 min read

Jenee McGurgan graduated from the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2011 and became a full-time faculty member in the program in 2023. Read on to hear McGurgan's holistic perspective as both an alumna and an instructor.

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Alumni FeatureFaculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Assistant Professor Caroline Passerrello  

January 31, 2025 | 5 min read

Assistant Professor and Community Coordinator Caroline Passerrello attended the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2003, then joined as a faculty member in 2013. Read on to hear about Passerrello's unique perspective as an alumna and a professor.