Welcome to the Environmental Stressors and Gut Health Lab
This lab studies the interaction between environmental stressors including the Western dietary pattern, psychological stress, microplastics and gut health. Specifically, we use animal models to determine how these factors impact the gut microbiome, gut inflammation, and colorectal cancer.
Students
Keenan Prescott - MS student
kprescott282@gmail.com
Callum Olmer - Undergrad
callum.olmer@usu.edu
About the Research
Korry Hintze
Associate Professor | Director of Nutrition Science Program

Office Location: NFS 304
Phone: 435-797-2124
Email: korry.hintze@usu.edu