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Fetal programming is likely playing a role in the alarming increase in childhood obesity and will result in increased diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer during adulthood. However, the majority of research in this field has focused on negative outcomes associated with unhealthy or stressful pregnancies.
Instead, we hope to provide evidence that the reverse can also be true. Our goal is to provide new information on the positive impact that maternal exercise or other interventions can have on offspring health. Such an intervention provides a realistic mechanism to improve insulin sensitivity in the next generation and positively impact insulin-resistant states that are associated with a plethora of age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. If translatable to humans, healthcare costs would be significantly reduced by a short-term intervention like maternal exercise positively influencing long-term health in offspring. Education and public health campaigns were successful for the majority of women when the scientific community provided data that alcohol and drug use during pregnancy negatively impact the developing fetus, and we predict that women will exercise or try other safe interventions for the short-term duration of pregnancy if it translates into long-term beneficial effects for their children.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Cincinnati
2005
Bachelor of Science, University Of Pittsburgh
1999
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): CED CORE
Williams, L. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoPI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ADMIN CORE
Schoenberg, N. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Xiang, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Surratt, H. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ID CORE
Pearson, K. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoPI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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Bisphenol-Induced Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease
Hartz, A. (PI), Bauer, B. (CoI), Gold, B. (CoI), Hennig, B. (CoI), Kryscio, R. (CoI) & Pearson, K. (CoI)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
9/15/23 → 7/31/28
Project: Research project
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Placental PFAS concentrations are associated with perturbations of placental DNA methylation
Everson, T. M., Sehgal, N., Campbell, K., Barr, D. B., Panuwet, P., Yakimavets, V., Chen, K., Perez, C., Shankar, K., Eick, S. M., Pearson, K. J. & Andres, A., Mar 1 2025, In: Environmental Pollution. 368, 125737.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sex-specific effects of in utero exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on placental development
Perez, C., Sehgal, N., Eick, S. M., Barr, D. B., Panuwet, P., Yakimavets, V., Chen, K., Shankar, K., Pearson, K. J., Andres, A. & Everson, T. M., Apr 1 2025, In: Environmental Research. 270, 120868.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoting a more diverse and inclusive research workforce through the research scholars program
Schoenberg, N. E., Robinson, J., McGladrey, M., Cassis, L. A., Conwell, D., Pearson, K. J., Tannock, L. R., Wilcock, D. & White, S., Dec 2024, In: BMC Medical Education. 24, 1, 98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exposure to PCB126 during the nursing period reversibly impacts early-life glucose tolerance
Rice, B. B., Sammons, K. W., Ngo Tenlep, S. Y., Weltzer, M. T., Reynolds, L. J., Rashid, C. S., Swanson, H. I. & Pearson, K. J., 2023, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 14, 1085958.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maternal polychlorinated biphenyl 126 (PCB 126) exposure modulates offspring gut microbiota irrespective of diet and exercise
Agarwal, M., Hoffman, J., Ngo Tenlep, S. Y., Santarossa, S., Pearson, K. J., Sitarik, A. R., Cassidy-Bushrow, A. E. & Petriello, M. C., Jun 2023, In: Reproductive Toxicology. 118, 108384.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations