Kerver Research Group
Many important problems in child health and development may result from a mother’s environment during pregnancy. We work with a coalition of scientists in Michigan and with other study groups who are part of the national ECHO program, to learn what changes might be made during a woman’s pregnancy that could prevent later problems in child health and development.
We also have a community-driven research agenda centered at our Traverse City Medical Campus. Recent project examples include testing “Food as Medicine” interventions during pregnancy, and developing community solutions for addressing opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
Learn more about Dr. Jean Kerver.
Alexa Drew, Research Project Director
Alexa serves as the Program Director for the CHARM project and oversees all of the day-to-day work within the studies. Learn More
Janel Gryc, Research Coordinator, Traverse City
Janel serves as the Traverse City Site Coordinator for the CHARM project. Learn More
Michael Yeboah, PhD student
Michael Yeboah is studying PhD Epidemiology at Michigan State University's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Learn More