Emily Duffy
Brief Bio
Dr. Duffy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition. Her research focuses on evaluating and informing policy – and systems-level interventions to reduce food and nutrition insecurity in the United States, with a particular emphasis on children and families. Trained in nutritional epidemiology, Dr. Duffy uses a mixed-methods approach that integrates quasi-experimental designs with qualitative methods to address timely research questions. Her work frequently examines federal nutrition assistance programs, including WIC and SNAP, with the goal of generating evidence that can inform program design and implementation and maximize the public health impact of these programs.
Education
- Ph.D. in Nutritional Epidemiology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2023
- MPH, RD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
- B.A. in Biology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2012
Current Projects
- Informing equitable implementation of SNAP food restriction waivers
- Development of an early childhood national research agenda
- Evaluating implementation of nutrition insecurity screening and referrals in clinical settings