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Rachel Walker
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
Education
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)