Division of Nutrition

Thunder Jalili, Ph.D.

Thunder Jalili, Ph.D. Faculty Position 

Associate Professor, Nutrition Sciences Master's Program Director

Contact Information

  • Campus Office Address: HPER N, Room #224F
  • Mailing Address: 250 South 1850 East #214, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
  • Telephone: (801) 585-0399
  • Facsimile: (801) 585-3874
  • E-mail: thunder.jalili@m.cc.utah.edu

Education

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cincinnati, Division of Cardiology
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard University, Department of Cancer Biology
  • Ph.D. Ohio State University
  • M.S. Ohio State University
  • B.S. Ohio State University

Research Interests

  • Nutrition and cardiovascular biology
  • Role of Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular and Diabetes

Professional Associations

  • American Society of Nutritional Sciences
  • American Heart Association

Extracurricular Activities

  • Skiing
  • Golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Hiking
  • Reading

Favorite Quote

"There are only 2 ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

Teaching Philosophy

Help students understand why and how things work in biology and nutrition.