Richard J. Bloomer

Richard J. Bloomer, PhD joined the faculty of the University of Memphis in 2004, having held prior positions at Duke University Medical Center and Wake Forest University. He serves as Dean of the College of Health Sciences, holding the faculty rank of Professor. In 2016 he founded the Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research, where he serves as Director.

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Dr. Bloomer maintains an active research agenda, having received external funding as principal investigator for multiple projects and serving as lead or co-author on more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and book chapters. He has delivered several lectures within and outside of the United States. He has expertise in the area of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, as well as in the use of dietary manipulation for purposes of improving cardio-metabolic health. He serves as a consultant to CalerieLife, providing educational talks and articles in the areas of nutrition and dietary supplementation.