Dear Friends of Morehouse School of Medicine:

As part of the inauguration activities for Morehouse School of Medicine’s sixth president, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, we are hosting the It’s Not Your Weight, It’s Your Waist Fitness Challenge. We hope you had a chance to join us Saturday, March 1 as a number of women had their measurements taken, worked out together and learned why this challenge is so important.

Thank you for your interest in the IYW Fitness Challenge. Our measurement period has closed at this time. If you are still interested in participating, you may email to determine if slots remain available. We appreciate your support!

Join hundreds of women to:

* Understand the impact your waist size has on your overall health and how small changes can make a big difference

* Create a healthier lifestyle through fitness and healthy nutrition

* Attend an exciting meet and greet with fitness workshops and a free health assessment

* Receive healthy tips and motivation throughout the challenge to keep you engaged

* Receive complimentary visits to gyms, free fitness training sessions and consultations with fitness experts

* Earn amazing prizes for reaching challenge milestones

* Raise money to support the Morehouse School of Medicine scholarship fund

In addition to improving your health, each participant pledges to donate for every inch lost during the challenge. For those participants who lose 15 inches, you will become a member of the prestigious 15 Inch Club and be eligible for a grand prize to be announced in September when we celebrate the installation of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. The suggested donation is not required for you to be eligible for the grand prize..

So, grab nine friends and start forming your teams now! Teams have the opportunity to win spa visits and a healthy cooking demonstration with renowned chefs among other wonderful experiences. Don’t have a team? That’s ok. You will be able to connect with fantastic women committed to this journey in your area.

Best regards,

IYW Fitness Challenge Team

For more information, contact Candace Stanciel at 404.756.5238 or . You may also review the It’s Not Your Weight, It’s Your Waist Fitness Challenge Guidelines for additional information.

Mission

The Bionutrition Core is committed to reducing health disparities in at risk ethnic minority populations and the underserved through the pursuit of excellence in nutrition research in both clinical and community settings. The core aims to:

• Support investigators conducting nutrition interventions by providing assistance with study development; assessments for dietary intake, body composition and energy expenditure; menus for diet studies, study implementation and compliance monitoring; dietary data analysis and management of core generated data
• Increase the number of investigators conducting nutrition research at MSM
• Provide a training environment to foster an increase in leadership in nutrition research from diverse populations
• Collaborate with investigators seeking to conduct diet and lifestyle modification interventions to prevent obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease
• Cultivate nutrition research to identify the molecular action of bioactive food components and their use in prevention of disease in minorities and the underserved through applications in epigenetics, nutrigenomics and metabolomics
• Promote global nutrition research studies and collaborations that focus on identification of dietary risk factors for disease development in migrant ethnic minorities transitioning to the US

Vision

The Bionutrition Core supports the Morehouse School of Medicine mission to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities with emphasis on people of color and the underserved. The core is committed to increasing the diversity of nutrition professionals in healthcare and science through the promotion of nutrition education, leadership and research necessary to understand and address the unequal burden of health disparities in ethnic minorities.

Services 

The Bionutrition Core is comprised of a Metabolic Research Kitchen and Body Composition Lab and provides the following services:

• Dietary Assessments using food records, food frequency questionnaires, 24-hour dietary recalls, mobile apps, and chemical analysis
• Body Composition Assessments performed utilizing Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans, anthropometry (skinfolds/circumferences), and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
• Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) calculations determined via Indirect Calorimetry

• Research Diet Design and Meal Production for Dietary Intervention Studies
• Training for MSM Medical Students, Public Health Students, and Dietetic Interns
• Protocol Development, Study Coordinator Cross-Training, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Development
• Dietary Data Analysis and Management using Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR) software

Faculty and Staff Expertise

Bionutrition Core Manager:

Carla Moore holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Health Sciences from Emory University, a master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.S. in Food Science from Clemson University. Prior to joining Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Moore served as an Assistant Professor and the State Program Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the University of Georgia. Dr. Moore also completed a CDC Foundation Fellowship as an Early Childhood Nutrition Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and she has served in roles as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) that span the public health, clinical, and corporate sectors. Notable appointments as a dietitian include work with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Education Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Georgia and work with a private food service company where she provided guidance in the development of menus for school food service for schools and universities throughout the Southeastern United States.

Research Diet Technicians: Wanda Montsho & Blake Daniels 

Wanda Montsho holds a Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Management. Ms. Montsho previously worked with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) here in Georgia and is ServSafe certified in food safety through the National Restaurant Association.

Blake Daniels holds a Certification in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. Mr. Daniels previously worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and is ServSafe certified in food safety through

Contact Information: 

Carla J. Moore, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD 
Phone: (404) 756-5037 

Email:

Wanda Montsho  
Phone: (404) 752-1557 

Email:

Blake Daniels 
Phone: (404) 756-5720 

Email:

Metabolic Research Kitchen  
Phone: (404) 752-1965

The Program Director and Associate Directors are assisted by the Research Administrator and Administrative Assistant in providing program and fiscal management, as well as coordination of internal and external collaborations and faculty development efforts.

Additional functions of the Administrative Core include:

• Implementing policies of the CRC
• Assisting investigators with proposal development and budget planning
• Preparing relevant contracts
• Completing human resource documentation

Initiating a Project Within the CRC:

Investigators and/or Study Team must submit an application for all new research projects. Click here to access the CRC Application on the RCENTER Portal.

There you will find the electronic application for the utilization of the center and the cores of the R-CTR and CRN. Once this has been submitted, the information will be forwarded to the Program Director, as well as the Associate Director – Clinical Research Operations and Clinical Trials Manager, the center staff will set-up a round table discussion for needs and the support available. This should occur within 10 days of receiving request.

All scheduling of participant days must be done via email with the CRC Research Assistant (404) 752-1031.

Biomedical Informatics Unit (BIU) | Statistical Services | Research Subject Advocate

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity as it furthers its mission of improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities through education, research, and service. The Office of Compliance and Internal Audit was established to support and enhance this mission by ensuring that MSM conducts its operations in an ethical and legal manner.

The mission of the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit is to build and maintain a culture of compliance that encourages employees, faculty, students, and agents to conduct MSM’s education, research, and clinical activities with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

We encourage all employees, faculty, staff, and agents of MSM to contact the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit at any time with questions or concerns, and to use this website frequently as a resource for compliance activities at MSM.