Andrea Lobene

Dr. Andrea Lobene is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences. Prior to joining FSU in 2024, Dr. Lobene completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Delaware in the area of applied cardiovascular physiology. She received her PhD in Nutrition Science from Purdue University, and she is also a registered dietitian.

Dr. Lobene’s research is focused on how various dietary factors, especially sodium and potassium, affect cardiovascular health across the lifespan. Her aim is to develop and implement effective dietary interventions to improve early cardiovascular disease risk factors. She also hopes her work can contribute to improving current dietary guidelines and policies to improve cardiovascular health at the population level.