Jose Pablo Zuniga

Expertise

Community Assessment, Nutrition Education, Cross-Cultural Communication

Research Interests

Research interests focus on the intersection of nutrition, public health, and chronic disease prevention, with an emphasis on improving long-term health outcomes through evidence-based approaches. Additional areas of interest include health equity, preventive care, health education, and increasing access to nutrition and healthcare resources among diverse populations. Focus also includes the role of nutrition in supporting population-level health outcomes.

Education

MPH: Dietetics, (2026), University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts
BS: Health Science, (2023), Newberry College, Newberry, South Carolina

Biosketch

Jose P. Zuniga is a community research specialist at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a public health and dietetics professional with training in nutrition science, preventive care and population health. In this role, supports clinical and public health research operations, including study coordination, data management, and implementation of protocol-driven research activities in an academic setting.

Background includes experience in health education and applied research, with involvement in structured research processes and clinical study support. Work contributes to the coordination and execution of research activities within multidisciplinary teams.

Preparation reflects a foundation in nutrition and public health, with developing expertise in research operations and a focus on evidence-based work in academic health research environments.