Dr. Gayle Shipp

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gayle Shipp is an Assistant Professor in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Dr. Shipp's research focuses on improving maternal and child health equity, particularly in addressing breastfeeding-related disparities. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health, which concentrated on environmental influences on child health outcomes. Currently, she leads a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation aimed at evaluating a community-based maternity care model in Flint, Michigan, as part of her commitment to maternal and infant health. Dr. Shipp also teaches undergraduate courses in nutrition and has been actively involved in various research projects related to dietary behaviors impacting population health. She is a board member of the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, advocating for improved breastfeeding support. Her diverse research interests include food access, nutrition-related health disparities impacting underserved communities, and community nutrition initiatives, reflecting her strong desire to enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and conducting research in public health focused on maternal and child health.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology