Abstracts, American Society for Nutrition 2026 Conference
- Moser BG, Saxby S, Lebby S, Letendre JD, Lange S, Mendez MA, Trus TL, Honigsberg E, Billmeier SE, Dao MC, Gilbert-Diamond D, Meijer JL. Testing the feasibility of a resistant starch supplement to alter the gut microbiome and modify short-chain fatty acid levels after bariatric surgery. Abstract accepted for presentation at ASN Nutrition 2026; Current Developments in Nutrition.
- Fitzgerald WG, Schembri FG, Hayes A, Hollar A, Taylor YS, Mena N, Bigornia S, Hale K, Hoey L, Burke J, Dao MC. Relationship between food security status, fruit and vegetable intake, and glycemic status in the SNAP Enrollment and Enhancement of Nutrition (SEEN) Study. Abstract accepted for presentation at ASN Nutrition 2026; Current Developments in Nutrition.
- AlSarraf RG, Friedman J, Chui TK, Sayer D, Das SK, Roberts S, Hill J, Dao MC. Beyond the individual: How social support and perceived food environment relate to weight status in the International Weight Control Registry. Abstract accepted for presentation at ASN Nutrition 2026; Current Developments in Nutrition.
- Schembri FG, Bigornia SJ, Dao MC. Association Between Fermented Dairy Intake and Periodontal Disease Among U.S. Adults in NHANES 2017–March 2020. Abstract accepted for presentation at ASN Nutrition 2026; Current Developments in Nutrition.
Daily fiber supplementation after bariatric surgery demonstrates tolerability and influence on the fecal gut microbiome
July 2026
Brandy Moser, Solange M Saxby, Stephanie Lebby, Jennifer D Letendre, Sarah Lange, Marissa A Mendez, Thadeus L Trus, Elizabeth Honigsberg, Sarah E Billmeier, Diane Gilbert-Diamond, Maria Carlota Dao, Jennifer L Meijer
The paper assessed the feasibility and tolerance of a 30-day resistant potato starch (RPS) supplement in patients who recently underwent bariatric surgery and its effect on microbial production of fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1912097/full
Exploring Linkages Between Soil and Human Health
2024
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The paper reviews evidence on the intersections of soil health, human health, and potential benefits of soils’ microbial resources to human health.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27459.
Association between inflammation, lipopolysaccharide binding protein, and gut microbiota composition in a New Hampshire Bhutanese refugee population with a high burden of type 2 diabetes
January 2023
Brandy Moser, Dustin Moore, Bishnu Khadka, Carrie Lyons, Tom Foxall, Cheryl P. Andam, Cooper J. Parker, Chinedu Ochin, Mahdi Garelnabi, Joseph Sevigny, W. Kelley Thomas, Sherman Bigornia, and Maria Carlota Dao
In collaboration with the Bigornia lab, this paper explores the relationships between gut microbiota composition, inflammation, and glycemic status in Bhutanese refugee adults residing in NH.
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Clinical Applications in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
September 2022
Brandy Moser, Megan A Milligan, Maria C Dao
This review highlights the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in metabolic health and explores potential interventions to address obesity.
ABSTRACT: Assessment of Weight Status, Food Security Level, and Fiber Intake Among Hispanic/Latino Adults Residing in New Hampshire
June 2022
Megan Milligan, Yobanna Taylor, Awilda Muniz, Grace Tavares, Zeanny Egea, Hannah Heselton, Brooke Kelleher, Amy Hollar, and Maria Carlota Dao
This abstract explores weight, diet, and food security level of Hispanic/Latino NH residents since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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