Biography
Lesli Biediger-Friedman, PhD, MPH, RD aims to improve food and nutrition security through innovations that build solutions for all populations. Her research includes policy, systems, and environmental approaches to build capacity in public health nutrition, while modernizing programs, and improving resources to more nutritious food.
As the co-founder and director of Bobcat Bounty and the USDA, NIFA funded Food Security LEADers Learning Community, Dr. Biediger-Friedman aims to empower students at all levels to create innovative solutions to address current issues in community nutrition. Through the work of Nutrition LEADers, Dr. Biediger-Friedman and colleagues systematically work to modernize the professions of nutrition and dietetics.
In 2022, Dr. Biediger-Friedman became the principal investigator for the Nutrition for Underserved Elders Via Application (NUEVA) project, funded by the Administration for Community Living. NUEVA is powered by a large multidisciplinary team developing an app to recruit, assess, monitor, and deliver food to nutritionally at-risk older adults. She trains her research teams to use mixed methods designs and conduct community-based participatory research to investigate approaches to involve community members and stakeholders in all stages of research.
As the co-founder and director of Bobcat Bounty and the USDA, NIFA funded Food Security LEADers Learning Community, Dr. Biediger-Friedman aims to empower students at all levels to create innovative solutions to address current issues in community nutrition. Through the work of Nutrition LEADers, Dr. Biediger-Friedman and colleagues systematically work to modernize the professions of nutrition and dietetics.
In 2022, Dr. Biediger-Friedman became the principal investigator for the Nutrition for Underserved Elders Via Application (NUEVA) project, funded by the Administration for Community Living. NUEVA is powered by a large multidisciplinary team developing an app to recruit, assess, monitor, and deliver food to nutritionally at-risk older adults. She trains her research teams to use mixed methods designs and conduct community-based participatory research to investigate approaches to involve community members and stakeholders in all stages of research.
Research Interests
Public health nutrition
Community capacity building
Food and nutrition security
Maternal and Child Health/ Nutrition
Senior nutrition
The Built Environment
Nutrition + Technology
Community capacity building
Food and nutrition security
Maternal and Child Health/ Nutrition
Senior nutrition
The Built Environment
Nutrition + Technology
Teaching Interests
Community Nutrition
Policy and Ethics in Nutrition
Wellness
Policy and Ethics in Nutrition
Wellness