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Audrey Martinez is a passionate researcher and Registered Dietitian with a focus on maternal and child health (MCH). Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Health Promotion and Prevention Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she is exploring the dietary intakes of pregnant women with obesity. Audrey is committed to using evidence-based interventions to reduce health challenges and promote healthier pregnancies. She has been excited to be part of the UAMS Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program.
Professionally, Audrey currently serves as a Research Manager at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC). In this role, she leads a team of 20 members, implementing a range of studies focused on improving nutritional outcomes for children and pregnant women. Previously, Audrey worked as a Clinical Dietitian at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she provided medical nutrition therapy to patients with various medical conditions.
Audrey’s dedication to improving public health, is evident in both her professional work and research. As she continues her doctoral studies, she aims to further her work on nutrition interventions for pregnant women with obesity, with the long-term goal of designing and implementing clinical trials to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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