Dr. Anna Grummon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Anna Grummon is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Stanford University, also holding a courtesy appointment in Health Policy. A behavioral scientist, her work focuses on identifying and evaluating policies that promote healthy eating to help children and families lead long, healthy lives. Dr. Grummon's research employs randomized trials, natural experiments, and simulation modeling to investigate food policies such as warning labels, beverage taxes, and food assistance programs. Her studies aim to understand how these policies influence healthy eating and sustainability. Funded by prominent institutions like the National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, her work has been published in leading medical and public health journals, with coverage from major news outlets. She completed her PhD and MSPH in Health Behavior at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health and her undergraduate degree in Human Biology at Stanford, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, with a courtesy appointment in Health Policy.

Awards

#1

Clinical Science Research Award

#1

Jules Hirsch Research Innovation Award

#2

Finalist, CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award Social Sciences

#1

Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award Social Sciences

#1

Place, Emerging Leaders Nutrition Science, Policy Section

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Place, Emerging Leaders Nutrition Science, Nutrition Epidemiology

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Place, Epidemiology Population Health Section Student Trainee Poster Competition

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Future Faculty Fellowship

#2

Finalist, Firestone Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

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JE Wallace Sterling Award for Scholarly Achievement

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Joshua Lederberg Award for Excellence in Human Biology

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Boothe Prize for Excellence in Writing during Freshman Year

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 HRP 299 HRP 399 HUMBIO 127

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.