Nutritional Sciences

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About Our Lab

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The Micronutrients and Pregnancy Lab is currently focusing on the following research areas:

Maternal micronutrient deficiencies, and co-occurring deficiencies with the most expertise in vitamins A, B12 and D and iron
Measuring micronutrient status via assessment of biomarkers in serum or plasma, and fatty acids in human milk
The relationship between malnutrition, physiologic changes during pregnancy, placental and fetal development, and adverse pregnancy outcomes
New measurements for assessing the placenta at delivery (PlacentaVision) and plasma volume expansion across pregnancy

Past Studies

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Micronutrients and plasma volume across the menstrual cycle

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Relationship between vitamins D and B12 with placental size, angiogenesis, and pathologies

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Vitamin D and fetal growth

Supplements and herbs

Vitamin D and pregnancy outcomes

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Vitamin B12 biomarkers across pregnancy

A pregnant woman uses a glucose monitor

Gestational diabetes and placental outcomes

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Students who are interested in our research and student lab opportunities should contact us to learn more.

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