Misra Lab Group
We are seeking to contribute to a fuller understanding of the pathways which lead to optimal perinatal health.
Rosemary Adaji
Rosemary is a Ph.D student of epidemiology and biostatistics at Michigan State University and currently works as a graduate research assistant with Dr. Misra’s lab. Learn More
Camryne Adams
Camryne recently finished her undergraduate studies earning a Bachelor’s in Science from Bennett College in Biology. Learn More
Suliah Apatira
Suliah is a 2nd year Master of Science in Data Science student at Michigan State University. Learn More
Norman Chamusah
Norman is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University. Learn More
Jessyca Judge
Jessyca is a third year medical student at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. Learn More
Florence Kizza
Florence is a PhD Epidemiology student with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State Learn More
Sarah McNally
Sarah is a 2021 graduate with a bachelor’s in science from Wayne State University in Public Health and Psychology. Learn More
Eve Njoku-Shells
Eve Njuko-Shells is a 2022 graduate of Michigan State University, receiving her Bachelor's of Science in Genomics and Molecular Genetics. Learn More
Michaila Paulateer
Michaila is a recent graduate from Wayne State University, receiving her Bachelor's of Science in Public Health with a minor in Spanish in 2021. Learn More
Nylani Powell
Nylani is a current Senior undergraduate student at Temple University where she majors in Health Professions with a Spanish Minor Learn More
Christabelle Toso
Christabelle is a recent graduate from Georgia State University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. Learn More
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah graduated with her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of New Mexico in 2013. Learn More
Cynthia Wynn
Cynthia graduated from Loyola University Chicago in May 2020 with a B.A. in History and a double–minor in Bioethics and Spanish. Learn More
ABOUT THE LAB
The Misra Group’s research interests and goals closely parallel the mission of the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development. A central goal of the Institute is to assure that every child is born healthy and that no mothers experience adverse consequences of pregnancy. We are seeking to contribute to a fuller understanding of the pathways which lead to optimal perinatal health. Our approach to the study of perinatal health is broad and goes beyond epidemiology. We also include qualitative and health policy methodologies.
We are passionate about this area of research and are continually exploring new methods to move the work forward, whether they are innovative statistical analyses, measures of constructs borrowed from fields such as sociology, or identification of genetic factors that may amplify the adverse effects of environmental factors. Most of our work focuses on racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes, including maternal outcomes, with an emphasis on understanding the role of racism and life course exposures.
There are several projects where we have data available and we welcome collaborations by student or postdoctoral fellows. Data collection is complete in most of these studies but there may be opportunities for additional assays of archived specimens if good ideas are proposed. Some of our studies are ongoing and could adopt new protocols. Newer threads within our research have considered the role of the father and how epigenetics may be a mechanism by which social factors impact outcomes.
RESEARCH NEWS
December 2023 - Visiting the Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Exemplary Student Researcher from the 2023 CityMatCH MCH Leadership Conference awarded to Cynthia Wynn
