Alyssa Johnson
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
MS/DI Student
Alyssa is an MS/DI student and teaching assistant. She is completing her master's thesis under Dr. Gallo, focusing on maternal and infant health in association to vitamin D status.
Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Dietetics | University of Florida | May 2024 |
Research
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: HMO supplementation in preterm infant formula does not correlate with changes in fecal pH or fecal calprotectin levels in preterm infants.
Teaching
NUTR 4630/6630 Cultural Aspects of Nutritional Sciences (Teaching Assistant)
NUTR 2100E Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Teaching Assistant)
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| UF IFAS | UF IFAS Undergraduate Research Intern | 2023-2024 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Team Student Employee of the Year | UGA Career Center | 2025 |
| Student of the Quarter | University of Florida - NFAND | 2024 |
| Virginia Willbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA FACS Department of Nutritional Sciences | 2024 |