Dr. Bihuniak’s clinical studies focus on nutritional interventions across the life span. She is interested in how different sources of dietary protein and amino acids affects skeletal health and body composition. She is also actively pursuing studies evaluating the impact of a Mediterranean-Style diet on a variety of health outcomes, including pediatric oral health. Dr. Bihuniak has served as a faculty member in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at UCONN and was recognized for her excellence in both teaching and research. She was also appointed as a Visiting Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.