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Megan Romano, Ph.D., MPH, associate professor of epidemiology, leads COBRE project 2, which investigates perfluoroalkyl substances and their effect on gestational weight gain, breastfeeding, and early life growth. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic, endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly used in nonstick coatings, food packaging, and water-repellent clothing. Dr. Romano’s COBRE project leverages biospecimens and data from the New Hampshire Birth Cohort Study to determine whether maternal blood concentrations of PFAS are associated with excessive weight gain during pregnancy, reduced duration of breastfeeding, or changes in breast milk composition. She also investigates the influence of prenatal PFAS on physical growth trajectory in infancy and maternal postnatal cardiometabolic health.

For more information about Dr. Romano’s seminar or other upcoming seminars please visit the Epidemiology website.

This seminar is hosted at Dartmouth-Health Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and on Zoom. Registration is required. Register here.

In-person space is limited, so to reserve a seat, you must register AND email Lura.Pascale@dartmouth.edu to confirm space availability.

If you need anything further, please email Epidemiology@dartmouth.edu with your specific request.