Laura Marinaro, Ph.D., RD, ATC, CSCS

Courses Taught

• NUTR 201: Human Nutrition
• NUTR 613: Advanced Sports Nutrition

Educational Background

• Diploma in Sports Nutrition, International Olympic Committee
• Ph.D., Health and Human Performance, Concordia University-Chicago
• M.S., Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Akron
• B.S., Athletic Training, Salisbury University

Certification and Licensure

• Registered Dietitian
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Research Interests

• Human performance and sport nutrition
• Athletic recovery
• Wellness

Recent Publications

Ward, A., Marinaro, L., Nokes, R., Erickson, H., Kahanov, L. and Martin, M. (2025). Exploring perceptions of wellness and relevant dimensions for assessment and intervention in traditional undergraduate college students: A qualitative phenomenological study. Journal of American College Health, 1–9. 

Snyder, M.M., Singleton, K.M., Marinaro, L.M. and Armstrong, K.J. (2024). Standardized patient encounter to enhance care to LGBTQIA+ patients. Athletic Training Education Journal. 19(3): 150–157.

Ward, A., Marinaro, L., Nokes, R., Erickson, H., Kahanov, L. and Martin, M. (2024) How traditional undergraduate college students define and perceive wellness: A qualitative phenomenological study, Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2023.2299431