Institute of Gerontology


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Joan Fischer

Foods & Nutrition
jfischer@fcs.uga.edu
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/faculty/bio_page.php?bio_key=43

University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-
706.542.7983 (voice)
706. (fax)



Educational Background

1992    Ph.D.    Foods & Nutrition     University of Georgia
1982    M.S.    Foods & Nutrition    University of Georgia
1973    B.S.    Dietetics and Inst. Man.    Michigan State University

Research Interests

Oxidative stress may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. One area of Dr. Fischer's research has focused on the effect of nutrients such as iron and vitamin E on antioxidant status, oxidative stress, and biomarkers associated with colon and liver cancer development. Recent studies have also included flavonoids, antioxidant compounds found in fruits and vegetables. Another research interest is the examination of food and nutrient intakes of elderly individuals.

Selected Publications

Yi, W., Fischer, J., Akoh, C.C. (2005) Study of anticancer activities of muscadine grape phenolics in vitro. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 53, 8804-8812.

Yi, W., Fischer, J., Krewer, G., Akoh, C.C. (2005) Phenolic Compounds from Blueberries Can Inhibit Colon Cancer Cell Proliferation and Induce Apoptosis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 53, 7320 - 7329.

Ellis, J., Johnson, M.A., Fischer, J.G., Hargrove, J.L. (2005) Nutrition and Health Education Intervention for Whole Grain Foods in the Georgia Older Americans Nutrition Program. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, 24, 67-84.

Bales, C.W., Fischer, J.G., Orenduff, M.C. (2004) Nutritional Interventions for Age-Related Chronic Disease. Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging, 28, 54-60.