Students
Charlene Pereira
Graduate Research Assistant
Degree Pursuing: MS in Nutrition and Health Sciences – Community Nutrition and Health Promotion
Research Profiles: LinkedIn
My Research
Project: “Feeding Practices of Parents and Family Child Care Home Providers: Associations with Children’s Dietary Intake, Skin Carotenoids, and Weight Status”
Research Focus: Community-based interventions, shaping children’s dietary habits through caregiver education.
Experience
- Research Intern (2022-23): St John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
- Project Technician (2023-24): St John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
About Me
Hometown: Bangalore, India
Future Goals: My future goal is to work in community nutrition, promoting healthy eating habits and contributing to public health efforts that prevent nutrition-related diseases and improve overall well-being.
Fun Fact: I love cooking and traveling—whether I’m trying out a new recipe at home or exploring a new place, both bring me a sense of joy.