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Current
Projects & Affiliations

PCOS in the Pacific

Role: Principal Investigator 

Collaborators: Dr. Bernadette Samau & Dr. Meradeth Snow

Description: This project conducts an in-depth examination of the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among adult women in Sāmoa. By analyzing relevant data and health trends, we aim to provide a clearer understanding of how PCOS affects this population, informing healthcare strategies and interventions.

PCOS Patient, Partner, & Parent Stigma Study

Role: Principal Investigator

Collaborators: Dr. Meradeth Snow, Dr. Christopher Lynn, & Dr. Eric Shattuck

Description: An investigation of the stigmatization associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as experienced by patients, their partners, and their parents. By exploring their perspectives, we aim to understand the social and emotional impacts of stigma related to PCOS, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support for those affected.

Age at Menarche & the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Theory

Role: Principal Investigator

Collaborators: Dr. Cara Ocobock, Dr. Tara Cepon-Robins, Dr. Christopher Lynn, & Dr. Anna Warrener

Description: This project investigates the age at menarche, the onset of a woman's first menstrual period, and its relationship to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) within the framework of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) theory. By exploring this connection, we aim to enhance understanding of how early menstrual patterns may predict the development of PCOS later in life.

The Effects of Shared Markers of Identity on Inflammation and Stress (NSF-Funded: $300,000)

Role: Project Manager

Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Lynn

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Muehlenbein

Collaborators: Dr. Dionne Fonoti

Description: This project entails a large-scale, three-year multi-island study examining the impacts of traditional Sāmoan tattooing, tatau, on biological markers of inflammation. Additionally, it explores the relationship between tatau and Smoan identity. Through this research, we aim to uncover how cultural practices influence health and contribute to the understanding of identity within the Sāmoan community.

Rural Embodiment and Community Health (REACH) Project

Role: Research Collaborator

Co-Directors: Dr. Tara Cepon-Robins & Dr. Theresa Gildner

Collaborators: Dr. Samuel Urlacher & Dr. Liz Mallot

Description: This project examines the associations between lifestyle variations, ecological factors, and community health in low-socioeconomic status (SES) regions of the United States. It explores how lived experiences and environmental interactions become "embodied," affecting immune function, growth, and long-term health. The REACH study aims to clarify how these social and physical environmental interactions contribute to health inequities.

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