University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · PsychologyChild Health and Cardiometabolic Risk Lab
Anna L Marsland · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Anna Marsland's lab studies how early childhood conditions, especially when growing up in low-income environments, can affect heart health and diabetes risk later in life. The research focuses on understanding the factors that either contribute to or protect against these health issues, with a particular look at how aspects like family, school, and community play a role. By investigating these connections, the lab aims to guide policies and interventions to help improve health outcomes for disadvantaged populations.
cardiovascular diseasediabetessocioeconomic disadvantagechildhood healthcardiometabolic riskprotective factorsfamiliescommunity influencehealth disparitieslongitudinal study
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate how childhood socioeconomic conditions impact adult cardiovascular health.
AIM 02Identify protective factors that may mitigate risks associated with poverty.
AIM 03Assess the role of community and family factors in shaping health outcomes.
AIM 04Examine the developmental stages most critically linked to adult cardiometabolic risk.
AIM 05Explore the intersection of race and socioeconomic status in relation to health disparities.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionbiomarker analysisphysiological measurementstatistical analysissurvey designcommunity assessmenthealth risk assessmentlongitudinal data analysisepidemiological methodsqualitative research techniques
Output against the department
Publications254top 21% of dept.63rd of 296
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Citations11ktop 25% of dept.75th of 296
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