Research from postdoctoral fellow Muna Tahir and Professor Ellen Demerath found mothers who had a higher diet quality at any point had children with lower weight-for-length ratios than women who had lower diet quality scores.
Epidemiology and Community Health
Ruby Nguyen Honored as Collegiate Recipient of the 2019 President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award
Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen received the President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award to honor her work in service of the public good, and especially for the well-being of Asian families in Minnesota.
Measuring Appetite-Regulating Hormones in Breast Milk
Professor Ellen Demerath recently published a new study showing that levels of leptin, insulin, and adiponectin in breast milk vary somewhat based on the mother’s weight.
Diet Generally Improves as Adolescents Age into Young Adulthood
Findings from a study by postdoctoral researcher Mary Christoph show that dietary intake of vegetables and whole grains is improving as youth age into young adults.
New Anti-Blood Clot Drugs Appear Safe for Cancer Patients
Associate Professor Pamela Lutsey found that DOAC drugs appear to be just as safe to use as heparin and warfarin for treating venous thromboembolism in cancer patients.
Basta awarded selective McKnight Land-Grant Professorship
The University chose Assistant Professor Nicole Basta for one of the most sought-after faculty awards at the University of Minnesota. Designed for new assistant professors, the two-year professorship acknowledges Basta’s promise, her track record of innovative research and funding success, and her commitment to teaching and service.
Prevention System Helps Community Coalitions Solve Local Health Problems
A study by Associate Professor Sonya Brady shows that the “Communities That Care” model helps local stakeholders work together to analyze and stop some of the major health issues threatening their own neighborhoods.
U of M Receives $5.4 Million Gift to Address Supply of Critical Medicines Worldwide
Professor Michael Osterholm is leading research to improve the healthcare system’s ability to maintain a steady and adequate amount of critical medicines and supplies worldwide.
Underage Marijuana Use and Impaired Driving Common in Colorado and Washington
A pilot study by Associate Professor Darin Erickson shows that all local agencies reported underage use was somewhat or very common and most reported marijuana-impaired driving was somewhat or very common in their jurisdictions.
Few Parents Aware Meningitis B Vaccine is Available
Recent research by Assistant Professor Nicole Basta reveals that only 20 percent of parents are aware that a vaccine to protect their children against meningococcal B disease exists.
Infections May Be Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Associate Professor Kamakshi Lakshminarayan and PhD student Logan Cowan found that infections, such as pneumonia, can increase a patient’s risk of heart attacks and strokes for three months after being sick.
Preventing Violent Encounters Between Police and Young Black Men
Research by Professor Rhonda Jones-Webb shows a diverse group of stakeholders had little awareness of programs or policies specifically designed to prevent violence between police and young black men at work in their communities.
