Leanne Redman Explained

Leanne M. Redman
Alma Mater:Southern Cross University,
Tulane University
University of Adelaide
Known For:low-calorie diets decreased the effects of aging
Field:physiology
Work Institution:Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Leanne M. Redman is a physiologist. She is an LPFA Endowed FellowshipProfessor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center of the Louisiana State University System, where she studies childhood obesity.[1] She was lead researcher on a study that found that low-calorie diets decreased the effects of aging.[2] [3] [4] Redman received the 2018 NPA Garnett-Powers & Associates Mentor Award in recognition of support for post-doctorate mentee scholars in her reproductive endocrinology lab.[5] [6] In October 2023, Redman was honored by The Obesity Society with the 2023 TOPS Research Achievement Award, in recognition to her contributions to the field of obesity.[7]

Education

Redman did her undergraduate studies in human movement science at Southern Cross University in Australia, earning a bachelor's degree with honors there in 2000. She completed a doctorate at the University of Adelaide in 2004. In 2011 she added a master's degree in clinical research from Tulane University.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Childhood Obesity & Diabetes Research Program at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. pediatrics.pbrc.edu. 2018-08-08.
  2. News: You May Live Longer By Severely Restricting Calories, Scientists Say. Morning Edition. NPR. April 2, 2018.
  3. Nature. Reduced-calorie diet shows signs of slowing ageing in people: Most comprehensive study yet demonstrates that cutting people's energy intake dials down their metabolism. March 22, 2018. Alison. Abbott. 10.1038/d41586-018-03431-x. free.
  4. The Scientist. Caloric Restriction Slows Signs of Aging in Humans. Diana. Kwon. March 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: Mentoring for Mutual Benefit: A Profile on 2018 Mentor Award Winner Leanne Redman - National Postdoctoral Association. www.nationalpostdoc.org. 2018-08-10.
  6. Web site: 2018 NPA Garnett-Powers & Associates, Inc. Mentor Award Recipient Announced - National Postdoctoral Association. www.nationalpostdoc.org. 2018-08-10.
  7. Web site: Dr. Leanne Redman Selected for Top Honor by The Obesity Society . 2023-10-19 . www.pbrc.edu.
  8. Web site: Leanne Redman, MS, PhD. Research & Faculty. Pennington Biomedical Research Center. 2018-08-08.