Christiane Meireles, PhD, RD, LD

Clinical Assistant Professor

A registered dietitian and assistant professor with 30 years of extensive experience in clinical, community and research settings. As a clinical dietitian my work is predominantly on primary care focusing on chronic diseases mainly diabetes, chronic kidney disease and obesity. Extensive research experience in kidney diseases focusing on the role of dietary protein and the mechanisms of protein degradation in renal disease.  In the last ten years, my work and research has been focusing on women’s health. I have developed extensive nutrition programs targeting pregnant women, children and adolescents in a diverse pool of underserved populations. In recognition of my expertise with children and women’s health, I received the Abbott Nutrition Award in Women’s Health by the Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, which recognizes the best dietitians in the US in this field. With a background in clinical, research and teaching, I have a unique opportunity to be able to translate evidence-based science into my practice to better plan and implement nutrition-based programs at individual and population level.

Professional Background
Education
- 1999 - Doctor of Philosophy - Nutrition Science - Federal University of Sao Paulo-EPM
- 1993 - Master of Science - Experimental Nutrition - Federal University of Pernambuco
- 1986 - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition - Federal University of Pernambuco
Highlights
Licensures and Certifications
- Texas state licensure
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
Honors and Awards
- 2020, Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Abbott Nutrition Award in Women’s Health
- 2020, Educational Stipend award, National Kidney Foundation-Committee of Renal Nutrition, 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings.
Appointments
- 2018 - Clinical Assistant Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2012 - Adjunct Instructor - University of the Incarnate Word
- 2012 - Adjunct Instructor - Health and Kinesiology Department, University of Texas at San Antonio
Instruction & Training
- 2021 - 2022, NURS 7306 DNP Seminar, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2021, NURS 6453 FNP Diagnosis & Management: Concepts and Theory, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2020, NURS 3373 Care of the Family Course, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2017 - 2019, NURS 6452 FNP Diagnosis and Management: Aging Families, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2017, NURS 6423 PNP I: Primary Care Diagnosis and Management, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
Research & Grants
Grants

Currently Funded:
- 2020 – 2021, Funder: 80 20 Foundation. Dollars: $500,000.00. Title: Precision Metabolic and Molecular Mechanisms of Low Carbohydrate and Ketogenic Diet. Role: Co-Investigator (PI: Kuma Sharma)
- 2020 – 2021, Funder: Les Dames d’Escoffier International San Antonio Chapter, Grant # 168339. Dollars: $2,000.00.Title: Casa Mia Therapeutic vegetable garden. Role: PI
- 2020, Funder: UT Health SA, Linking Interprofessional Networks for Collaboration, Linc Seed Grant Program. Dollars: $5,000.00. Title: Interprofessional Training with Advanced Practice Nurse, Dietetic, and Pharmacy Students using Nutrition- focused Case Studies. Role: Co-Investigator (PI: Wendy Lee).
Submitted and Not Funded or Unfunded Research/Projects:
- 2020, Funder: Morrison Trust. Dollars: $ 67,000. Title: Impact of plant-based diet in conjunction with health technologies on improving diabetes outcomes. Role: PI.
- 2020, Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Dollars: $2,625,000. Title: Casa Mia: A supportive, Recovery Residence for Pregnant/Postpartum Women and their children. Role: Co-Investigator (PI: Lisa Cleveland)
- 2020, Funder: Baptist Foundation, Dollars: $ 501,000.00. Title: Evaluating a program addressing food insecurity, obesity & racial disparity in children/adolescents. Role: Lead Researcher (PI: Francesca Ratray, YMCA)
- 2016, Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation. Dollars: $ 15,000. Title: Promoting Healthful Eating for Vulnerable Children. Role: PI. Completed Research/Projects:
- 2018 – 2019, Funder: IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants. Dollars: $4,050.00. Title: Prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Green Monkeys. Role: Co-PI (PI: Kathryn Parke).
Completed Research/Projects:
- 2020 – 2021 Funder: Les Dames d’Escoffier International San Antonio Chapter. Grant # 168339. Dollars: $2,000.00. Title: Casa Mia Therapeutic vegetable garden. Role: PI
- 2018-2019 Funder: IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants. Dollars: $4,050.00. Title: Prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Green Monkeys. Role: Co-PI (PI: Kathryn Parke)
Service
School
Student Mentees/Trainees
- 2021 Kylie Wallace, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2020, Kayla Tatum, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2020, Samantha Flores, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2020, Jose Luis Saenz, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2020, Interprofessional Education training. Preceptor of an interdisciplinary pilot with the dietetic, pharmacy and nursing disciplines. Graduate and Undergraduate students
- 2020, Jessica Tupa, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2019, Stephanie Yanez, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2019, Emma Gorski, dietetic student, preceptor of community internship
- 2019, Stephanie DeLeon, PhD candidate, member of dissertation committee
Institutional
- 2021-Present, UT Health SA Committee on International Programs, member
- 2021-Present, UT Health SA, Committee on Scholarship, member
- 2020 - present, UT Health SA Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Member
- 2020 - present, UT Health SA Graduate Studies for the Translational Science Program, Member
- 2020 - 2021, UT-Health San Antonio, 4th Annual Cardio Renal Connections, Long School of Medicine Planning Committee, Member
Service to the Profession
- 2020 – Present, Founder Member Brazilian International Consortium for research and implementation of the Nutrition Care Process Terminology, Federal University of Parana, Brazil
- 2020 – 2021, Scholarship Reviewer The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Committee Foundation
- 2020, Peer Reviewer for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics the Chapter Nutrition Management of Diabetes In Chronic Disease, Clinical Guide to Nutrition Care in Kidney Disease, 3rd Ed
- 2019 – Present, Member Coordinate Program in Dietetics Advisory Board, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- 2019, Speaker, Growing a health and sustainable plate, Lunch & learn health workshop, Health and Wellness Committee, School of Nursing, School of Medicine UT-Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Professional Affiliations
- 2021-Present American College of Lifestyle Medicine- ACLM
- 2021-Present The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- Dietetic Practice Group: Renal Dietitian & Vegetarian Nutrition
Community
- 2020, Panelist Education Lady Bird Wildflower Center, San Antonio Symposium: Natural Zilker Botanical Garden, Texas Connections: Building Bridges
- 2019, Nutrition Education Prospera Community, SA, Texas Health Fair
- 2019, Nutrition Education President’s office, UT Health SA, Texas
- 2018, Ask the expert table Women’s Comprehension Health Institute, UT Health San Antonio & Medical Research Center, Texas
- 2018, Nutrition Education Wellness and professional formation at the Wellness Fair School of Medicine, UT Health SA, Texas
- 2018, Nutrition Education Edge ISD & Last Change Ministries, SA, Texas Preventative care to School Children
- 2018, Nutrition Education Children’s Coalitions of Aransas County, Texas Healthy Snacks for Children
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Christiane Meireles, PhD, RD, LD

Professional Background

Education

Highlights

Appointments

Instruction & Training

Research & Grants

Grants

Service

School

Institutional

Service to the Profession

Community

Publications