Joseph J. Carlson, Ph.D.

Joseph Carlson, PhD, RD, FAACVPR

Since October 2005, Joseph Carlson, PhD, RD, FAACVPR, Associate Professor, has served as the Director of the Department of Radiology, Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition Program.  Joe received his degrees from MSU including a BS in Nutrition/Dietetics (85), Masters (88) and PhD (97) in Exercise Physiology with a cognate in Nutrition.  His training and professional experiences include a Post-doctoral research fellowship in Nutrition at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Center for Research in Disease Prevention (97-99) followed by serving as a Research Associate (99-01).  From 2001-05 Joe served as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Coordinated Masters Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Utah, Division of Nutrition.  Other professional experiences included corporate health promotion (1987-90), Public Health Nutrition for the State of Nevada (1990-92), and working as an Exercise Physiologist and Dietitian in the Department of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI (1993-97). Professional service activities have included serving on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and serving on their editorial board.  Dr. Carlson’s research has included clinical trials and epidemiology involving nutrition, exercise and cardiovascular health.  Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and son, and keeps active with a variety of physical activities.