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Tyler Culpepper, MD, Gastroenterology, Gainesville, FL, University of North Carolina Hospitals

TylerCulpepperMDPhD

Gastroenterology • Gainesville, FL

Fellow, Gastroenterology

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Summary

  • I am a physician scientist in fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina. I was trained as a microbiologist in graduate school and have since continued to do research in this and other fields including immunology, nutritional science, and food science. My work involves both basic science and clinical science. After fellowship, I plan to continue in an academic career with interests in clinical practice, research, and teaching.

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2018 - 2021
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 2018, MD, Graduation with honors in research
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaPhD, Microbiology and Cell Science, 2008 - 2013
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBS, Chemistry, 2004 - 2008
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBS, Microbiology and Cell Science, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Office of Student Counseling and Development Outstanding Service Award Univeristy of Florida College of Medicine, 2018
  • Lawrence M. Goodman Scholarship University of Florida College of Medicine, 2016-2017
  • UF College of Medicine tuition scholarship University of Florida College of medicine, 2014-2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prevalence of postoperative micronutrient deficiencies in bariatric surgery patients who use transdermal patches for supplementation: a pilot study  
    Culpepper, T., Lux, T., Trevedi, S., Neal, D., Hazen, K., Fleisher, M., Samra, R., Johnson-Mann, C., and Friedman, J., Cureus, 6/16/2022
  • Evidence for contributions of gut microbiota to colorectal carcinogenesis  
    Tyler Culpepper & Volker Mai, Current Nutrition Reports, 2013

Books/Book Chapters

  • Dietary Fiber and Health 
    Chapter: Fecal microbiota composition is affected by resistant maltodextrin, and bifidobacteria counts correlate with energy gain 
    Page 269 - 278T. Culpepper. M. Ukhanova, D. Baer, S. Kanahori, K. Okuma, H. Tagami, D. Gordon, V. MaiEditors: S. Cho and N. Almeida.CRC Press, Boca Raton2012

Grant Support

  • The influence of probiotics with a behavioral lifestyle intervention on body weight and composition in overweight participants: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled studyLallemand Health Solutions2014–Present

Committees

  • Member, Housestaff Quality and Patient Safety Committee 2020 - Present
  • Member, Department of Medicine Housestaff Advisory Council 2020 - Present
  • Member, College of Medicine Admissions Committee 2017 - 2018

Research History

  • Resident PhysicianMy research in residency involved clinical outcomes related to inflammatory bowel disease treatments and the effects of lifestyle interventions on markers of cardiovascular health and gut microbiota community composition. I also finalized my post doc projects throughout medical school and residency.2018 - 2021
  • Medical StudentMy research in medical school involved determining numbers and severities of nutritional deficiencies in post operative bariatric surgery patients based on vitamin supplementation dosage forms. My major responsibilities included study design, IRB submission, and data collection.2014 - 2018
  • Post doctoral associateMy research during my post doc examined the effects of probiotic intervention on human health with a particular interest in immune responses. My major responsibilities included study management and writing (manuscripts and research proposals).2013 - 2014
  • Graduate research assistantMy research in graduate school examined contributions of gut microbiota community composition and dietary fiber/prebiotic intake to human health (colorectal polyp prevalence and immune health) using molecular techniques and bioinformatics. My major responsibilities included bench work and writing.2009 - 2013

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Google Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JGa9xAMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
  • Research Gatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tyler_Culpepper
  • LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-culpepper

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