Biography

Dr. Samara Sterling, PhD, RD, DipACLM is a Nutrition Scientist with expertise in the use of plant-based nutrition for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. She serves as the Research & Nutrition Director for The Peanut Institute where she leads scientific affairs, research protocols, grant management, media health communication, and is actively involved in regulatory issues and nutrition policy. She is also a principal investigator and director for clinical nutrition and lifestyle interventions focused on addressing issues surrounding nutrition and health equity. Dr. Sterling serves as an Adjunct Professor of Nutrition at Andrews University. She regularly speaks for both national and international audiences and is passionate about translating science into consumer-friendly messages. She is described as a natural leader and mentor with the ability to engage patients, research participants, and community members in ways that motivate them to make changes in their health.

Current Research or Professional Activities

• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Lifestyle medicine and clinical research
• Plant-based nutrition
• Improving dietary patterns and quality
• Nutrition and health equity