Alexis Konopny
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Department of Nutritional Sciences
Thesis: Increasing knowledge, reducing risk: Design of an integrated nutrition education and community gardening intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes in Peel, Ontario
Research Interests and Future Goals: I am interested in chronic disease prevention (such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity), food insecurity, and the social determinants of health, as well as working with vulnerable and underserved communities, such as those experiencing homelessness. I am excited to continue my research on chronic disease prevention and supporting vulnerable and underserved communities!
Fun fact about you: I started A Better Day Tomorrow (ABDT), a non-profit and club at the University of Toronto that supports and advocates for individuals in vulnerable and underserved communities, such as those experiencing homelessness.