KRISTINA THOMOPOULOS-TITOMIHELAKIS

Dynamic clinician-scientist with extensive experience in adult and pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and clinical nutrition research. Recognized for expertise in team building and project management, resulting in improved educational and clinical outcomes. Proven ability to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and lead innovative nutrition initiatives while demonstrating strong communication skills. Focused on advancing the profession of Nutrition and Dietetics through clinical practice, nutrition research, and teaching and mentoring.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, #010750-01
• NY State CDN, #2271704UPD
• Certified Personal Trainer, #15123NYPFT
• Cancer Exercise Specialist
• Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), #86131520
• Certified Online Educator
• CITI IRB/Research Administration, #43098688
• CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP), #39718270
• CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS), #39718269

• Thomopoulos-Titomihelakis KD, Sachs H, McCann R, Zhang Q, Kurnit S, De Juan GC, Rushing A. Critical Review of Ketogenic Diet Throughout the Cancer Continuum for Neuroglioma: Insights from a Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Perspective. Curr Nutr Rep. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s13668-025-00625-4.
• Thomopoulos-Titomihelakis, KD, Shewokis, PA, Ayaz, H, Sukumar, D, Milliron, BJ, Geliebter, A, Nasser, JA. Application of fNIRS to Assess State Vs. Trait Eating Behavior 2023, Poster presentation (Rising Star Award Winner for UCSD Eating Disorder Conference)
• Thomopoulos, KD, Shewokis, PA, Ayaz, H, Sukumar, D, Milliron, BJ, Geliebter, A, Nasser, JA. Applicationof fNIRS to Assess State Vs. Trait Eating Behavior 2023, In Preparation (manuscript based on my dissertation)
• Thomopoulos KD., Sachs H, What Is Intuitive Eating and How Can It Help During Cancer? Cancer.Net. https://www.cancer.net/blog/2023-01/what-intuitive-eating-and-how-can-it-help-during-cancer
• Altayyar M, Nasser JA, Thomopoulos D.K., Bruneau M. The Implication of Physiological Ketosis on The Cognitive Brain: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2022;14(3):513. doi:10.3390/nu14030513
• Altayyar M, Nasser JA, Thomopoulos D, Bruneau M. The Implication of Physiological Ketosis on The Cognitive Brain: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2022;14(3):513. doi:10.3390/nu14030513
• Thomopoulos, D.K., Albajri, E., Lanza L., Ayaz, H., et al. “A Functional Near Infra-Red (fNIRS) Neurocorrelateof Loss of Control (LOC) Eating.” AAAS Student Poster Presentation Competition Finalist
• Kealey, B., Simon, E., Thomopoulos, D.K., Wallace, E., et al. “Predictors of Increased Calorie Adjustments in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) During Withdrawal.” 2020 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)
• Thomopoulos, D.K., Finding Dietetic Internships that are Right for You. [online] https://foodandnutrition.org/blogs/student-scoop/5-steps-to-findingdietetic-internships-that-are- right/
• Thomopoulos, D.K., Shany D., Weissinger G., et al. “Loss of Control (LOC) Eating-Related Concerns: Associations and Differences by Gender.” Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, 2019.
• Thomopoulos, D.K., Albajri, E., Lanza L., Ayaz, H., et al. “A Functional Near Infra-Red (fNIRS) Neurocorrelate of Loss of Control (LOC) Eating.” Oxford University Press, American Society for Nutrition Current Developments in Nutrition, 2019.
• Claghorn, K., Caspar-Clark, A., Cambareri, C., Thomopoulos, D.K., "Knowledge and Use of Pancreatic EnzymeReplacement Therapy in Outpatient Oncology Patients”, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), 2018.Thomopoulos, D. (2018)
• Thomopoulos, D.K., Ginger: Health Benefits and Dietary Recommendations During Cancer Treatment. [online] Oncolink. Available at: www.oncolink.org

• New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND), President-Elect, President, and Past President, 2025-2028
• New York/Long Island Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (NY/LISPEN), Dietitian At-Large, 2024
• New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND), Regional Delegate, 2024
• New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND), Nominating Committee Chair, 2023
• Hellenic Medical Society of New York, Member, 2022 - Current
• American Society for Nutrition, Member, 2021 - Current
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Member, 2021 - Current
• American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN), Member, 2019 - Current
• The Society for functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), Member, 2019 - Current
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Member, 2017 – Present.
• Oncology Dietetic Practice Group (ONDPG) Research DPG
• Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP)

• Oncology Nutrition Volunteer/Non-DPD Intern, University of Pennsylvania – Abramson Cancer Center, 01/18 to 01/19
• Oncology Nutrition Volunteer, Northwell Health – Monter Cancer Center, 10/16 to 01/17
• Dietary Volunteer, New York Presbyterian - Queens, 10/16 to 01/17

• Rayna McCann, Kate Farms, 516-993-8183
• Mandy Li, Saint Catherine's Hospital, 516-851-9025
• Additional references available upon request