Susan Meacham

Susan L. Meacham, Ph.D., R.D.
Professor and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Education
Ph.D., Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Tech, 1991
M.S., Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, 1981
B.S., Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Tech, 1979

Experience
2011 – Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus, Blacksburg, VA, Professor of Nutrition, Preventive Medicine

1998-2011 University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, College of Sciences (Emeritus)
Chair/Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health and Human Sciences,

1992-1998 Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, College of Arts & Sciences

1982-1989 Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA
Assistant Professor, Interim Director of Agriculture, Division of Life Sciences

1981-1982 Laboratory Technician, Department Microbiology/Virology, Texas A&M, College Station, TX

Current Research: Chronic Disease Prevalence in Coal Dependent Communities in Virginia
Boron, Essential Nutrients in Health and Disease; Cancer Treatments, US Patent approved April 2013, Natural Compounds; Nutraceuticals; International Missions Education and Environment Assessment

Future Research Directions: Continue study of interrelationships between medical record documentation, economic factors, mental health and chronic disease prevalence coal dependent and health disparity communities in Virginia.