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Alaina Pearce
Assistant Research Professor
Summary Statement

As a cognitive neuroscientist, Alaina is interested in the reciprocal relationship between neurocognitive function and pediatric obesity and neurocognitive influences on food choice and eating behavior.

Department
  • Nutritional Sciences - NUTR
  • Childrens Eating Lab
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