Katrina DuBose, PhD
Dr. DuBose is a physical activity epidemiologist in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and has an adjunct appointment in the Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine. Her research interests are in the area of pediatric obesity and metabolic syndrome. A secondary interest is physical activity measurement using activity monitors and questionnaires. Dr. DuBose also has experience working with and managing large data sets such as NHANES.
Justin Moore, PhD
Dr. Moore is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine/MPH Program. His research is aimed at understanding the role of the physical and social environments in promoting or discouraging physical activity in rural youth. He is also interested in understanding the determinants of physical activity at an intrapersonal level including self-efficacy, self-perception, and intrinsic motivation. His research is focused on designing physical activity interventions at the policy and community level which promote regular physical activity through modification of the physical and social environment. Dr. Moore has conducted community based, participatory research aimed at the prevention of inappropriate increases in adiposity in elementary school children, increasing walking behaviors in rural communities, and reducing obesity in inner city children. Other areas of research interest include measurement issues in research, including planning and evaluation of community based programming and psychometric analysis of evaluation tools. He is currently funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the role of the physical environment of physical activity behavior in urban and rural youth.
Allison Spain
Allison is a Health Fitness Specialist at the ViQuest Center in Greenville. She coordinates ViQuest's youth weight management programs that are funded by the Pitt Memorial Hospital Foundation. She is currently collaborating with the Food Literacy Partners Program, Community Schools of Pitt County and Pitt County Schools on a physical activity and nutrition program supplemental to the Healthful Living curriculum in several Pitt County high schools. She is interested in the psychological aspects of obesity and weight management and enjoys collaborating on obesity projects involving both children and adults. She is also interested in pre- and post-care/weight maintenance for bariatric surgery patients. Allison is an AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
