University of Denver · PsychologyPrenatal Sleep and Cardiovascular Health Lab
Elysia Poggi Davis · Denver, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Elysia Poggi Davis's lab at the University of Denver focuses on understanding how prenatal sleep affects the cardiovascular health of children. They explore the connections between a mother's sleep patterns during pregnancy and various biological and behavioral factors that may influence a child's risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. The lab conducts research involving diverse populations and aims to identify new strategies for preventing cardiovascular issues early on.
prenatal sleepcardiovascular diseaseinfant growthcircadian rhythmsmaternal healthbiological pathwaysbehavioral developmentCVD risk prevention
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how prenatal maternal sleep influences biological pathways related to cardiovascular health.
AIM 02Examine the effects of maternal sleep on infant growth and body fat percentage.
AIM 03Analyze infant behaviors linked to cardiovascular risk as influenced by prenatal sleep.
Skills the Lab Values
actigraphydata collectionlongitudinal study designbiomarker analysisstatistical analysisinfant assessmentsurveyscommunity-based researchbiological sampling
Output against the department
Publications259top 20% of dept.60th of 296
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Citations14ktop 19% of dept.56th of 296
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