As a nutrition major with minors in neuroscience and chemistry, my research interests lie at the intersection of nutrition and neuroscience, particularly in the context of mental health and neurodegenerative diseases. I am intrigued by the impact of dietary components on brain function and how nutritional and environmental interventions can influence mental well-being and mitigate the risk of neurodegenerative conditions. My focus encompasses exploring the role of nutrition and the gut microbiome in mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, as well as investigating dietary strategies for preventing or delaying the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. 

The Role of Nutrition in Brain Development: The Golden Opportunity of the “First 1000 Days" https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.05.013

Stenz, C. F. H., & Jansen, K. L. (2023). Nutrition and depression: Collaboration between psychologists and dietitians in depression treatment. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 9(2), 137–148. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000357

Nutrition and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction: 

https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16010176

Nutrition and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus: Does what you eat help you remember? https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1147269

Sialic acid, the secret gift for the brain https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2072270