Speaker: Jared McGuirt, PhD, MPH, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Location: Recorded Webinar

Cost: Free

Overview

Discover how Dr. Jared McGuirt, PhD, MPH at the University of Tennessee is pioneering technology-driven solutions to improve child and adult dietary behaviors. Their innovative projects, like Friend4Health and the Rosa shopping assistant, use AI-powered virtual agents and interactive tools to deliver personalized support, promote healthier choices, and bridge the gap between clinical care and everyday life—all while ensuring accessibility, engagement, and safety for diverse communities. 

About the Speaker

Jared McGuirt, PhD, MPH

Dr. Jared McGuirt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing and evaluating digital tools that shape nutrition behaviors, patient care, how people interact with built environments, and improve public health nutrition systems.

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Supported by NIH Grant R25DK130848