Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2012
- Master of Public Health Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008
- Bachelor of Arts Economics, Boston University 1995
Underserved Populations and Community Research
- Behavioral interventions
- Social media use
- Physical activity
- Dietary behaviors
As a behavioral scientist, Dr. Cavallo studies the use of emerging communications technologies to reduce obesity-related mortality and morbidity. He has expertise in the areas of technology development and the design, implementation and analysis of behavioral interventions. His research focusing on technology development and behavioral interventions addresses risk factors for cancer and other health related conditions impacting underserved populations.