NSU Students Excel at 2025 ISSN Conference

The Department of Health and Human Performance in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine made a strong impression at the 2025 International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference held in Delray Beach, Florida.

With mentorship from Drs. Corey Peacock, Monique Mokha, Anthony Ricci, Jose Antonio, Tobin Silver, and Lia Jiannine, the department contributed to ten accepted abstract presentations, each featuring NSU Florida students as first authors or co-authors. The accepted presentations highlighted a range of topics in sports science and nutrition, including biomechanics, body composition, eating behaviors, and weight cutting strategies in mixed martial arts.

Undergraduate student Emma Sterne earned first place in the undergraduate category for her research comparing the influence of lower-body biomechanics versus body composition on sprint performance in the 40-yard dash. Cassandra Evans, MS, RD, who serves as adjunct faculty in both the Department of Nutrition and the Department of Health and Human Performance, earned second place in the PhD-level category for her project examining sex-related differences in eating behaviors.

These achievements reflect the department’s strong culture of student-driven research supported by engaged and experienced faculty mentors. Students participated in many stages of the research process alongside faculty, gaining valuable experience and helping elevate the department’s national presence in health and human performance.