Dr. Julia Finkelstein

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Finkelstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College and the St. John's Research Institute. Her research primarily focuses on maternal and child nutrition, emphasizing one-carbon metabolism and its impact on women's health across their lifespan, including preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. Finkelstein leads a variety of clinical trials and population-based studies aimed at developing effective interventions to improve health outcomes for women and children, particularly in high-risk obstetric and pediatric populations. Her noteworthy projects include exploring the use of fortified salts to prevent anemia and birth defects in Southern India, alongside investigations into the gut microbiomes of women of reproductive age. Dr. Finkelstein has been recognized for her contributions to global health and nutrition, receiving awards from prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Health. She engages deeply in academia, teaching epidemiology and nutrition at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participates in mentoring a diverse group of students and scholars.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medical College • Ithaca, NY, USA

Teaching courses in epidemiology and nutrition, mentoring students, and conducting research in maternal and child health.

Associate Professor

— Present

St. John's Research Institute • Bangalore, India

Conducting research related to maternal and child nutrition and public health.

Awards

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Technology Accelerator Challenge Prize

2023-01-01
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Chancellor Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities

2022-01-01

Courses

NS3600 - Epidemiology NS5600 - Epidemiology NS6200 - Translational Research Evidence-based Policy Practice Nutrition NS6310 - Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis Assessment NS6140 - Maternal Child Nutrition Health

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture