New York University · Social ScienceLab for Stress and Health Research
Adolfo Cuevas · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Adolfo Cuevas's lab at NYU focuses on understanding how stress from the environment and personal relationships contributes to obesity and inflammation. The research aims to connect different types of stress to weight gain and related health issues by studying large groups of people over time. By doing this work, the lab hopes to find effective strategies to help prevent obesity and improve health, especially in older adults.
obesitystressgene expressioninflammationpublic healthChronic diseasesaging populationpopulation studies
Research Aims
5AIM 01Assess the relationship between exogenous stress and measures of obesity.
AIM 02Investigate how stress impacts inflammatory gene expression.
AIM 03Identify cellular mechanisms that connect stress to weight gain.
AIM 04Explore how social engagement influences the stress-obesity connection.
AIM 05Lay the groundwork for future obesity-related health interventions.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysisstatistical modelinggene expression analysislongitudinal study designCohort study methodologies
Output against the department
Publications141top 44% of dept.34th of 77
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Citations2.6kbottom 48% of dept.40th of 77
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