Brian D. Higginson

Biography

Brian Higginson developed an interest in nutrition when he was exposed to naturally-raised foods at a very young age. He received a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Connecticut, and completed his dietetic internship at Marywood University in Scranton, Penn., in 2000. Brian enjoys teaching community classes and helping individuals to make lifestyle changes that enable them to reach their nutritional goals. His interests include cardiovascular health, diabetes, weight loss, digestive disorders, maternal health, organic/local foods and providing cooking demonstrations.

Research Interest

Brian Higginson research interest is diabetes education, androgen excess, androgen insensitivity cystinuria, endocrine complications of transplant, familial hyperparathyroidism, galactorrhea, gynecomastia, hyperprolactinemia, hypothalamic-pituitary disorder insulin pump