Speaker Name: Dr. David Fields

Dr. David Fields is the CMRI Chickasaw Nation Endowed Research Chair in Pediatric Diabetes and Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He leads the Pediatric Metabolic Research Program, with over 22 years of experience studying how maternal factors—like diet, exercise, and obesity—impact infant growth and long-term health. He currently oversees multiple NIH-funded studies totaling over $15 million and has published 115+ peer-reviewed papers. A Fellow of The Obesity Society and 2024 ScholarGPS Top Scholar, Dr. Fields is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric nutrition and early-life metabolism. Dr. Fields’ research is uniquely aligned with this event’s focus on movement, maternal health, and nutrition—making him a powerful voice in advancing understanding around women’s wellness and early-life health outcomes.

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