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Meghan Tizzano PhD, RD/LD

Meghan Tizzano, PhD, RD/LD

  • ProfessorDirector, Online Graduate Certificate Program

Meghan-Tizzano@ouhsc.edu


Education:

  • PhD, Allied Health Sciences with  Specialization in Nutritional Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 2021
  • MS, Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 2012
  • BS, Biology, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH 2009
  • BA, English Literature, Ohio Univeristy, Athens, OH 2007


Societies and Organizations:

  • Alpha Eta Allied Health National Honor Society, December 2020 to present
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, August 2011 to present
  • Dietetic Practice Group- Renal Dietetics, August 2015 to present
  • Dietetic Practice Group-Nutrition Education of Health Prof December 2022 to present


Teaching:

  • NS  7313 Capstone Seminar, Fall 2022
  • NS 5823:  Energy Nutrients, 2021-2022
  • NS 5132 Adult Weight Management, Fall 2021


Research Interests:

  • Dissertation research focused on protein supplementation and quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients. Current research interests are evolving.


Clinical Interests:

  • Nearly 3 years cumulative acute care RD, worked in various areas including: pediatric, cancer, cancer cardiovascular, diabetes, and wound care
  • Over 6 years experience as a renal dietitian, working with patients on peritoneal and hemodialysis.