Community Nutrition Researcher
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Stephanie M. Lopez-Neyman, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, is a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian whose work focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, nutrition epidemiology, health equity, culinary medicine, and implementation science. Her research integrates community-engaged and population health approaches to address nutrition-related chronic diseases among underserved populations.
Dr. Lopez-Neyman has led and collaborated on research utilizing national datasets, including NHANES, to examine dietary patterns, cardiometabolic risk factors, and health disparities across diverse populations. Her scholarly interests include Food as Medicine initiatives, nutrition literacy, community health worker-delivered interventions, and culturally tailored strategies to improve chronic disease prevention and management.
She has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international scientific meetings, and contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives spanning community nutrition, culinary medicine, and implementation science. Dr. Lopez-Neyman is committed to translating evidence into practice through innovative educational programs and community partnerships that advance health equity and improve population health outcomes.