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Rachel Walker
Postdoctoral Scholar
Summary Statement

Maternal and child health nutrition – focusing on the impact of inflammation and micronutrients on placental health and human milk production.

Department
  • Micronutrient and Pregnancy Lab
  • Nutritional Sciences - NUTR
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Education
  • • Bachelor’s of Science, Biology Education, The Pennsylvania State University, 2008
  • • Master’s of Education, Exercise Science and Wellness, Old Dominion University, 2011
  • • PhD, Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 2019
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Phone
Office Address
223 Chandlee Lab
University Park, PA 16802
Professional Credentials

Phd, MS, BS in Nutritional Science

Research Interests

The influence of maternal diet and lifestyle on lactation and pregnancy, using the placenta and prenatal biomarkers to predict milk volume and early unplanned weaning. Biologically targeted interventions to prevent preterm birth and early unplanned weaning. The role of lipids, lipid metabolism, and micronutrients in the initiation and resolution of inflammation.

 

Professional Experience

Courses Taught

  • NUTR 446 – Micronutrient Metabolism
  • NUTR 211R – Applying Biochemistry to Nutrition
  • NUTR 100 – Nutrition Applications for a Healthy Lifestyle
Publications
Additional Information

 

Awards

  • USDA, NIFA Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020-2022)
  • ASN Nutrition Translation Award Competition Finalist (2021)
  • ASN Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award (2021, 2022)
  • ASN Postdoctoral Research Award Competition Finalist (2022)
  • Eicosanoid Research Foundation Travel Award (2022)