Program Manager
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Dr. Popp is an Early Career Investigator in the Department of Population Health at New York University Langone Health (NYULH). His background is in nutrition and exercise physiology, and he carries the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential. Dr. Popp completed a postdoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association, Strategically Focused Research Network in obesity in 2020. His research focuses on bio-behavioral interventions targeting weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In particular, he is interested in the effects of lifestyle interventions on body composition, energy expenditure, and metabolic adaptation. Additional interests include the impact of social determinants of health on obesity and type 2 diabetes. He currently serves as the Program Manager for the Coordinating Center at NYULH for the AHA RESTORE network.