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Kathryn Nicole Starr

Associate Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Selected Grants


Effects of Blueberry Extract on Physical Activity, Vascular Function and Cognition in Sedentary Older Adults

Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council · 2019 - 2024

Weight loss and exercise to improve rheumatoid arthritis cardiovascular risk

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2023

Impact of Egg Consumption during Obesity Reduction on Phospholipids and Inflammation in Older Adults with Prediabetes

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Egg Nutrition Center · 2021 - 2022

IPA - Alyssa King

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2020 - 2022

IPA - Kenlyn Young

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2019 - 2021

An Enhanced Protein (Dairy) Weight Loss Intervention for Dynapenic Obesity: Impact on Muscle Quality and Composition

ResearchCo-Project Leader · Awarded by Dairy Management, Inc. · 2015 - 2020

IPA - Dipa Patel

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2018 - 2019

Does Meal-based Enhancement of Protein Intake Augment Long-term Responses to Sarcopenic Obesity Reduction?

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2016 - 2018

Does Beef Protein Preserve Muscle Mass and Function During Weight Loss in Frail, Obese Older Adults?: A Follow-Up Study

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cattlemen's Beef Association · 2016 - 2017

A High-Protein Weight Loss Treatment for Sarcopenic Obesity

ResearchInterventionist · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2013 - 2015

Add-On: Pork as Meal Supplement

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2013 - 2015

External Relationships


  • IMPACTIV, INC

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