Rachel Walker

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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

814-867-5938

rew5009@psu.edu

Office Address

223 Chandlee Lab
University Park, PA 16802

Publication

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

MyNCBI Bibliography

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)