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
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Degrees
- B.S., 2015, Birmingham-Southern College
- B.S.E., 2017, University of Memphis
- M.S., 2018, University of Memphis
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Internship
- Dietetic Internship, University of Memphis, 2018
Memberships and associations:
- Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International