Megan E Romano, PhD
Title(s)
Associate Professor of Epidemiology
Department(s)
Epidemiology
Education
University of Washington, PhD 2013
Boston University, MPH 2007
Allegheny College, BS 2004
Contact Information
Office: Williamson 758
Phone: 603-646-5495
Email: Megan.E.Romano@Dartmouth.edu
Professional Interests
Dr. Romano's research explores the influence of exposure to environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) during the sensitive windows of pregnancy and gestation on pregnancy complications, maternal and infant hormones, breastfeeding, infant feeding behaviors, and early life growth. Her research is primarily focused on the effects of EDCs commonly found in consumer products in the United States, including bisphenol A, phthalates, perfluoroalkyl substances, parabens, and flame retardants. Dr. Romano also works with local and regional stakeholders to address community concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in New England.
Grant Information
R21 ES032187, NIEHS: Chen & Romano (multi-PI)
P20 GM104416, NIGMS: Karagas (PI) ; Role: Project Leader
Project 2018-2539, NIH/NIEHS (CHEAR/HHEAR): Romano(PI)
Courses Taught
QBS 131/BIOL 073 Foundations of Epidemiology II: Theory and Methods
Gestational Exposure to 10 Classes of Priority Chemicals and Birth Outcomes in the ECHO Cohort. Lactation Interrupted: PFAS Impact on Capacity to Breastfeed Ignored. Predictors of Serum Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Concentrations in a Rural Agricultural Community Affected by Biosolids Application. Evaluation of the Association Between Carrageenan and Systemic Inflammation: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Itching to know: the Microbiome, Allergic Disease, and Antimicrobial Chemicals. Pregnancy exposure to environmental phenols and breastfeeding duration in the HOME Study. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances During Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes: The Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort. Gestational exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants and child growth in weight, height, and body mass index at age 2-10 years: the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program. A qualitative study exploring barriers and motivators influencing home radon testing decisions and behaviors. Prenatal exposure to essential and toxic elements in relation to infant growth trajectories. |
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