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
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Email
Office Address
213/214 Chandlee Lab
University Park, PA 16802
University Park, PA 16802
Professional Credentials
Phd, MS, BS in Nutritional Science
Research Interests
The influence of maternal diet and lifestyle on the placenta and lactation, using biomarkers during pregnancy to predict placental and lactation outcomes. Development of targeted interventions to prevent or treat inflammation- and diet-related lactation problems. The role of lipids, lipid metabolism, and micronutrient status in the initiation and resolution of inflammation.
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)
Courses Taught
- NUTR 446 – Micronutrient Metabolism
- NUTR 211R – Applying Biochemistry to Nutrition
- NUTR 100 – Contemporary Nutrition Concerns