Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Kentucky
1993
Master of Science, University Of Kentucky
1989
Bachelor of Science, University Of Illinois - Urbana
1986
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Diversity Supplement-Mattingly: Local Flavor Policies to Enhance Equity in Tobacco (ALN 93.077)
Rose, S. (PI), Mattingly, D. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 3/31/27
Project: Research project
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Diversity Supplement-Mattingly: Local Flavor Policies to Enhance Equity in Tobacco
Rose, S. (PI), Mattingly, D. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 3/31/27
Project: Research project
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Lily Silverstein: Patient Health-Related Quality of Life After Traumatic Injury
Mudd, G. (PI), Rayens, M. K. (CoI) & Higgins, J. (Former PI)
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST) Biostatistics and Informatics Core (BIC)
Rayens, M. K. (PI), Jeong, J. C. (CoI), Rose, S. (CoI), Rzeszutek, M. (CoI) & Thaxton Wiggins, A. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST) Project 2
Rose, S. (PI), Christian, J. (CoI), Ickes, M. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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The interaction of tobacco retailer density and rurality with tobacco use prevalence in Kentucky
Rose, S. W., Christian, W. J., Venne, J. V. D., Mattingly, D., Fennell, B. S., Feizy, S. & Rayens, M. K., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of Rural Health. 42, 1, e70106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comparison of classifications for geographic location and their associations with tobacco use among US adults
Ozga, J. E., Milstred, A., Blank, M. D., Rayens, M. K., Keller-Hamilton, B., Roberts, M. E., Himelhoch, S. & Stanton, C. A., Jun 1 2025, In: Journal of Rural Health. 41, 3, e70070.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Demographic Description of Children and Adolescents with Concomitant Autism and Anxiety Along with a Comparison of Receipt of Psychological Services
Salt, E., Wiggins, A. T., Toupin, D. N., Parks, E., Okoli, C. & Rayens, M. K., Jan 1 2025, In: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 46, 1, p. e33-e39Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Considering Relative Rurality inTobacco Regulatory Science
Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRUST), Jun 1 2025, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 27, 6, p. 1147-1150 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Degree of rurality moderates the association of sedentary time with cognitive function in rural patients with cardiac diseases and depressive symptoms
Lin, C. Y., Wu, J. R., Cha, G., Kang, J. H., Biddle, M. J., Chung, M. L., Thapa, A., Rayens, M. K., Gibson-Young, L. & Moser, D. K., Sep 1 2025, In: Journal of Rural Health. 41, 4, p. e70092Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Student Poster Showcase Award for Tobacco Use Prevention
Rayens, M. K. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Honorary award
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American Public Health Association (External organization)
Rayens, M. K. (Member)
2006 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Community-based Intervention to Enhance Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Women
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Jul 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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American Statistical Association (ASA) (External organization)
Rayens, M. K. (Member)
1990 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Infant Growth and Health Conditions Associated with Type of Feeding
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Nov 1 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Using geologically-based radon potential maps to convey lung cancer risk
Rayens, M. K. (Speaker), Conley, N. (Speaker), Haneberg, W. (Speaker), Stanifer, S. (Speaker), Thaxton Wiggins, A. (Speaker) & Hahn, E. (Speaker)
Mar 1 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk