Rutgers University-New Brunswick · Mathematics & StatisticsMicrobial Impact Lab
Emily S Barrett · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Research Focus
Dr. Emily Barrett's lab focuses on understanding how early environmental factors impact the development of the microbiome and health in children. By studying diverse communities in New Jersey, they investigate how experiences like cesarean sections and antibiotic use might contribute to health issues such as asthma. This research aims to close knowledge gaps regarding disparities in health outcomes based on microbiome disturbances in early life.
microbiomeasthmaearly life exposuresracial disparitiespublic health
Research Aims
4AIM 01Assess the relationship between microbiome-perturbing exposures and childhood asthma.
AIM 02Explore social determinants affecting microbiome perturbation in diverse populations.
AIM 03Recruit a diverse cohort of pregnant individuals for longitudinal study.
AIM 04Investigate maternal microbiome effects on child airway health.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical analysisdata collectionepidemiological methodslongitudinal studiescommunity engagement
Output against the department
Publications426top 19% of dept.25th of 131
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Citations9.8ktop 41% of dept.54th of 131
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