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Meet the NERC team
Nana Gletsu-Miller, Ph.D.
Co-Director
Email: ngletsum@iu.edu
Dr. Gletsu Miller is a nutrition scientist and faculty member in the Department of Applied Health Science. Her research evaluates nutritional solutions that promote the health of individuals affected by cardiometabolic diseases.
Zac Schlader, Ph.D.
Co-Director
Email: zschlader@iu.edu
Dr. Schlader is a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology. On the NERC team, he facilitates cutting-edge research exploring the impact of physical activity and environmental stressors on health, safety and well-being.
Karen Sprague
Laboratory Research Leader
A lab instrumentation specialist, Karen manages the nutrition side of laboratory operations as well as the center's administrative tracking/scheduling system.
Emily Long, M.S.
Research Analyst
Specializing in exercise physiology, Emily facilitates research initiatives focused on the role of physical activity and metabolic assessment, including indirect calorimetry, in promoting health and well-being.
Lisa Spence, Ph.D., R.D.
Research Dietitian
Email: lisspenc@iu.edu
Dr. Spence manages the center's bio-nutrition service, including design of research diets and dietary intake assessment.
Amanda Regester
M.S.N., C.P.N.P.-P.C., R.N.
Health Services Administration Leader
With a strong background in pediatric nursing and research administration, Amanda oversees the center’s health services initiatives and clinical management.