Stephen F. Austin State University

Brenda Marques, Ph.D., RD
Associate Professor
bmarques@sfasu.edu
(936)468-1259

Area of Specialization

• Clinical Nutrition
• Community Nutrition
• Local Food Systems

Area of Expertise

• Cardiovascular Nutrition
• Diabetes Nutrition
• Adipose Cell Growth Regulation
• Amino Acid Analysis of Low-Protein Foods

Education

Ph.D. Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia
M.S. Food and Nutrition, Florida State University
B.S. Biology, University of West Florida

Dr. Marques is the director of the post-baccalaureate dietetic internship program and coordinates supervised practice experience between SFA and multiple hospitals, schools and community agencies.   Prior to becoming a Registered Dietitian, Dr. Marques had fifteen years of experience as a Medical Technologist working in hospital laboratories.  She was raised in Florida and unlike some people, she really does like heat and humidity of East Texas!

Darla Daniel O'Dwyer, Ph.D., RD
Assistant Professor
dodwyer@sfasu.edu
(936) 468-2439

Area of Specialization

• Lifecycle Nutrition
• Food Science
• Clinical Nutrition

Area of Expertise

• Pediatric Nutrition
• Neonatal Nutrition
• Oil Chemistry

Education

• Ph.D.Foods and Nutrition, Texas Tech University
• M.S.Food TechnologyTexas, Tech University
• B.S. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sam Houston State University

As a doctoral candidate, Dr. O’Dwyer’s research focused on the chemical properties of non-hydrogenated cottonseed oil as a deep-fat frying medium. She has published some of her work on the use of non-hydrogenated cottonseed oil as a means to reduce trans fatty acids in French fries. Prior to and while working on her doctorate, she practiced as a neonatal/pediatric dietitian for 6  years at the only level 1 trauma center in the West Texas area. She is currently working as an assistant professor in the School of Human Sciences, where she teaches both introductory and advanced food science and nutrition courses. She is the Didactic Program Director in Dietetics and is involved in various university and departmental committees.

Carol Bradley, MA, RD, LD
Instructor
bradleycarol@sfasu.edu
(93) 468-5892

Area of Specialization

• Clinical Nutrition
• Food Safety

Area of Expertise

• Cardiovascular Nutrition
• Diabetes Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• Public Relations

Education

• M.A. Nutrition, The University of Texas
• B.S. Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Mrs. Bradley is an instructor of nutrition. Prior to SFA, Mrs. Bradley had 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics in clinical nutrition, food service,  public relations, and food safety.