Karen Sweazea

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PHD, University of Arizona

… → 2005

BS, University of Arizona

… → 1998

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LTER: CAP V: Investigating how relationships between urban ecological infrastructure and human-environment interactions shape the structure and function of urban ecosystems
Morris, V. (CoI), Redman, C. (CoI), Meerow, S. (CoI), Vivoni, E. (CoI), White, D. (CoI), Suzart de Albuquerque, F. (CoI), Conroy-Ben, O. (CoI), Coseo, P. (CoI), Bateman, H. (CoI), McGraw, K. (CoI), York, A. (CoI), Middel, A. (CoI), Buzinde, C. (CoI), Larson, K. (CoI), Grimm, N. (CoI), Lewis, J. (CoI), Billiot, S. (CoI), Chester, M. (CoI), Johnson, C. (CoI), Pataki, D. (CoI), Hartnett, H. (CoI), Ball, B. (CoI), Vanos, J. (CoI), Hall, S. (CoI), Turner, B. L. (CoI), Childers, D. (PI), Aggarwal, R. (CoI), Sweazea, K. (CoI) & Throop, H. (CoI)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
3/1/23 → 2/28/29
Project: Research project
Examination of a whole food diet (Heart Healthy) compared to a hypocaloric, intermittent fasting, meal replacement-based diet on gut microbiome composition and circulating endotoxin in obese/overweight individuals
Sweazea, K. (PI)
INDUSTRY: Domestic Company
3/1/20 → 5/31/23
Project: Research project
Exploration of a novel organometallic complex to restore gut health in rats consuming an obesogenic diet
Sweazea, K. (PI)
INDUSTRY: Domestic Company
2/1/19 → 3/31/20
Project: Research project
Exploration of the metabolic and vascular protective effects of an organometallic complex (OMC)
Sweazea, K. (PI)
INDUSTRY: Domestic Company
1/9/17 → 5/31/18
Project: Research project
Reversing metabolic and cardiovascular complications (30007401)
Sweazea, K. (PI)
INDUSTRY: Domestic Company
12/9/16 → 10/9/19
Project: Research project

65 Article
6 Review article
1 Comment/debate
1 Editorial

An integrated social–ecological–evolutionary–phenotypic (SEEP) approach to understanding animal responses to urbanization
McCluney, K. E., Deviche, P., Sweazea, K. L., Carlen, E. J., Clark, J. A. G., Grade, A. M., Haight, J. D., Niesner, C., Trego, S. & Weiss, K. C. B., Feb 2026, In: Biological Reviews. 101, 1, p. 419-436 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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High Level of Agreement Between Blood Glucose Concentrations Measured With the AlphaTrak 3 Point-of-Care Glucometer and by Colorimetry in a Psittacine (Rosy-faced Lovebird, Agapornis roseicollis), but Not in a Passerine (House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus)
Deviche, P., Upah, N., Watts, L. & Sweazea, K., 2026, In: Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 40, 1, p. 46-55 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Adjustments to energy provisioning and oxidative balance in response to temperature in a wild passerine
Deviche, P., Sweazea, K. & Upah, N., Jul 2025, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -Part A : Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 305, 111864.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Eighty-five percent of menu items from the six highest selling fast-food restaurants in the USA are ultra-processed
Basile, A. J., Noshirwani, N. K. & Sweazea, K. L., Jan 30 2025, In: Public Health Nutrition. 28, 1, e53.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Examination of a novel dietary fiber formulation on morphology and nutritional physiology of young male Sprague-Dawley rats fed a high fat diet
de Sousa, M. F., Ling, J., Asquieri, E., Whisner, C. & Sweazea, K. L., 2025, In: PeerJ. 13, 2, e19029.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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Study Findings from Arizona State University Broaden Understanding of Science (Urban substrates alter the nutritional composition of an emerging model insect, Tenebrio molitor)
Cease, A. & Sweazea, K.
10/20/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Study Findings from Arizona State University Provide New Insights into Science [An integrated social-ecological-evolutionary-phenotypic (SEEP) approach to understanding animal responses to urbanization]
Sweazea, K. & Deviche, P.
10/14/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Researchers' Work from Arizona State University Focuses on Science (The relationship between diet, plasma glucose, and cancer prevalence across vertebrates)
Sweazea, K. & Maley, C.
3/27/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
From birds to humans? Discovery could provide new clues to link between diet and cancer
Sweazea, K. & Maley, C.
3/16/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Why Do Some Species Resist Cancer Better Than Others?
Sweazea, K. & Maley, C.
3/13/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media

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LTER: CAP V: Investigating how relationships between urban ecological infrastructure and human-environment interactions shape the structure and function of urban ecosystems

Examination of a whole food diet (Heart Healthy) compared to a hypocaloric, intermittent fasting, meal replacement-based diet on gut microbiome composition and circulating endotoxin in obese/overweight individuals

Exploration of a novel organometallic complex to restore gut health in rats consuming an obesogenic diet

Exploration of the metabolic and vascular protective effects of an organometallic complex (OMC)

Reversing metabolic and cardiovascular complications (30007401)

An integrated social–ecological–evolutionary–phenotypic (SEEP) approach to understanding animal responses to urbanization

High Level of Agreement Between Blood Glucose Concentrations Measured With the AlphaTrak 3 Point-of-Care Glucometer and by Colorimetry in a Psittacine (Rosy-faced Lovebird, Agapornis roseicollis), but Not in a Passerine (House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus)

Adjustments to energy provisioning and oxidative balance in response to temperature in a wild passerine

Eighty-five percent of menu items from the six highest selling fast-food restaurants in the USA are ultra-processed

Examination of a novel dietary fiber formulation on morphology and nutritional physiology of young male Sprague-Dawley rats fed a high fat diet

Study Findings from Arizona State University Broaden Understanding of Science (Urban substrates alter the nutritional composition of an emerging model insect, Tenebrio molitor)

Study Findings from Arizona State University Provide New Insights into Science [An integrated social-ecological-evolutionary-phenotypic (SEEP) approach to understanding animal responses to urbanization]

Researchers' Work from Arizona State University Focuses on Science (The relationship between diet, plasma glucose, and cancer prevalence across vertebrates)

From birds to humans? Discovery could provide new clues to link between diet and cancer

Why Do Some Species Resist Cancer Better Than Others?

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