Grant & Research Activity

Dr. Knippen, Associate Professor, conducts research on maternal, infant, and child health. She has a specific interest in working with populations at risk for diabetes, including women who experience diabetes during pregnancy. In addition, her work includes a focus on the role of community health, healthcare delivery, and how care coordination and patient centered care approaches can improve nutrition and health outcomes. 

Dr. Shen, Associate Professor, has worked with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency studying the effects of dietary fatty acids in modulating health outcomes under air pollution. In addition, her work includes dietary assessments and food allergies.