Postdoctoral Researcher Leyre Notario Barandiaran presented an NHBCS project at the “Cretan Lifestyle Mediterranean Tradition & Modern Applications, 3rd Annual Experiential Conference” in Crete, Greece. Leyre won third prize in the “Young Investigators Competition”. Please help us congratulate Leyre for a job well done!
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“The Department of Epidemiology celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week”
The Department of Epidemiology celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week. Check out our Epi Postdocs Ahlam, Leyre, and Paula.
Elevated maternal glucose may alter circulating miRNAs during pregnancy
New findings from a team led by Elizabeth Anderson and Dr. Caitlin Howe identified a number of miRNAs in circulation during pregnancy that may be altered by elevated maternal glucose levels. These miRNAs are important for placental development, insulin signaling, and appetite regulation and could provide insights into mechanisms by […]
Epidemiology Seminar Series
The Epidemiology department is excited to announce our Epidemiology Seminar Series, and we hope you will join us as Brock Christensen presents “DNA-based Cell Typing Using Methylation Cytometry: Methods Development & Applications” on September 25 from 12-1pm in Auditorium H. Please also join us after the discussion from 1-1:30pm on […]
Postdoc Snags Coveted Prize
The Department of Epidemiology is proud to announce that Ahlam Abuawad is the recipient of The Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Travel Award! The award is intended to advance the studies of postdocs so that they may attend workshops and other professional growth conferences. Only a very limited […]
Brock Christensen named new Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives
Brock Christensen has been named the new Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives at the Dartmouth Cancer Center. Brock is a Professor of Epidemiology, Community & Family Medicine, and Molecular & Systems Biology. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. This new leadership role will benefit from Brock’s broad leadership experience […]
Dartmouth College Announces Ze Zhang as the Recipient of the John W. Strohbehn Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research
Hanover, NH – June 10, 2024 – The Department of Epidemiology at Dartmouth College is proud to announce that Dr. Ze Zhang is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious John W. Strohbehn Award. This distinguished honor is awarded to a graduating Ph.D. candidate who exemplifies the highest qualities of scientific […]
Early Childhood Exposure to Metal Mixtures Associated with Higher Levels of LDL Cholesterol
Epi’s Research Fellow, Gyeyoon Yim, is making waves as she splashes into print in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology! Full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38698271/
Zen Masters’ Visit Will Have Something for Everyone
Epi’s Diane Gilbert Diamond quoted in an article on the much-anticipated Zen Master’s visit! Check it out here: Zen Masters’ Visit Will Have Something for Everyone | Dartmouth
PFAS Exposure From High Seafood Diets May Be Underestimated
New findings from our very own Megan Romano & Celia Chen suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, human-made toxins known as “forever chemicals.” Their study and findings were referenced by many local and national media outlets! Full story here: PFAS […]