Dr. Hengameh G. Allen - Dean / Executive Director

Dr. Hengameh G. Allen is a clinical healthcare, peer-reviewed subject matter expert in nutrition biochemistry, public health (chronic disease prevention and treatment including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, STDs, and HIV/AIDS), research, scientific writing, and large-scope program implementation.

Education

• PhD in Nutrition (2000) North Carolina State University
• MS in Nutrition (1999) North Carolina State University
• MPH in Parasitology & Laboratory Practice (1987) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• BS in Medical Technology (1984) Campbell University
  Board of Registry Certified through American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Professional Memberships

• American Diabetes Association, Associate Member
• American Society for Nutrition
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• The American University of Forensic Examiners

Current Professional and Research Interests

• Increasing the number of culturally-competent healthcare professionals
• Investigating the role of nutrition in Insulin-Resistant-Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• Investigating the effect of natural bioactive compounds on cellular insulin uptake

Public Health interests include:

• Reducing the burden of health disparities through increasing health literacy in the affected population
• Improving population health status through innovative public health intervention programs

Gary Matsey, M.S. - Assistant Professor

Mr Gary Matsey is an experienced professor with expertise in nutrition biochemistry and human nutrition.

Education

• PhD (Currently ABD) Nutrition North Carolina State University
• MS (2000) Nutrition North Carolina State University
• BS (1996) North Carolina State University
• AS (1993) Wake Technical Community University

Current Professional and Research Interests

• Public Health and minority student education.

Specific Interests

• Development of a public health program
• Innovative teaching techniques to improve students’ academic performance
• Podcasting health topics to improve population health
• Use of media in disseminating health information

Recent Projects

• Development and production of an infomercial promoting the National Library of Medicine using promoting health literacy in the community