Keli Hawthorne MS, RD

Keli Hawthorne, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and the Director for Clinical Research for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She trains physicians, dietitians, medical students, and undergraduate students in pediatric nutrition, clinical research study design, and healthy cooking techniques. Hawthorne’s research focuses on neonatal and pediatric nutrition including mineral absorption, intestinal failure, and human milk fortification for premature infants. She was honored with the Texas Distinguished Scientist Award from the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a past recipient of the Emerging Dietetic Leader award and Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year. When Keli is not in Austin, she can be found at her cattle ranch in Chalk Mountain, TX.