Katie O'Bar, M.S., R.D., L.D. (she/her)

  • Instructor of Molecular and Medical Genetics, School of Medicine

Biography

My areas of interest include inborn errors of metabolism, amino acid disorders, and phenylketonuria.

I have over five years of experience working in metabolic nutrition. I initially gained experience in metabolics as a LEND trainee at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

I enjoy working with patients of all ages and providing education on a variety of topics, from making appropriate food and formula choices to interpreting lab results and understanding metabolic pathways.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2015, Birmingham-Southern College
    • B.S.E., 2017, University of Memphis
    • M.S., 2018, University of Memphis
  • Internship

    • Dietetic Internship, University of Memphis, 2018

Memberships and associations:

  • Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International

Publications