Melanie Martin

My research examines biocultural influences on growth, development, and reproduction. I work with two community integrated projects studying Indigenous health across the life course: the Chaco Area Reproductive Ecology Program (Co-PI) and the Tsimane Health and Life History Project (Affiliate). Recent research topics include: the influence of birth mode, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding on infant health, growth, and maternal reproductive outcomes; infant microbial development; female growth and hormonal transitions during puberty.

Interested graduate student or collaborator? Contact me: martinm7@uw.edu

Appointments and Education:

2016 - 2018 Postdoctoral Associate, Yale University

2008 - 2015 MA/PhD, University of California Santa Barbara

2004 - 2007 BA University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras