Biography and Expertise
Area:
- Health Promotion
- Exercise Science
Specialization:
- physical activity and sedentary behavior epidemiology, pregnancy and postpartum, cardiometabolic health, behavioral interventions, health disparities
My research examines the social and behavioral determinants of physical activity, healthy eating, and obesity. I also study the effects of physical activity and sedentary lifestyles on cardiometabolic risk factors. Overarching themes across my research are maternal-child health and health disparities, and much of my work has been with racially diverse pregnant women. My work to date has focused on building an evidence base to inform the development of interventions that promote physical activity, healthy eating, and weight control to optimize cardiometabolic health, particularly in traditionally understudied populations. I am especially interested in working with women during pregnancy as this is a critical time period where interventions have the potential to positively impact the health of both the mother and child.
My research examines the role of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep on cardiometabolic health. I am particularly interested in working with women during pregnancy as this is a critical time period where interventions have the potential to positively impact the health of both the mother and child.
Research:
- Determinants Research
- Health Outcomes Research
- Intervention Research