Dr. Laura Murray Kolb

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Murray-Kolb integrates training in nutrition, child development, and cognitive psychology to study the neurophysiological and neuropsychological consequences of micronutrient deficiencies. Her work primarily focuses on iron deficiency in young mothers and children, conducting studies in low- and middle-income countries. She has been recognized by the American Society for Nutrition for her substantial body of independent research relevant to improving child health and her innovative work in advancing the field of global nutrition. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in global nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, micronutrient metabolism, and nutritional pathophysiology. Dr. Murray-Kolb is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Nutrition and sits on multiple taskforces and working groups aimed at understanding the effects of micronutrient deficiencies on brain development.

Research Interests

Awards

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Nevin Scrimshaw Mid-Career Award in Global Nutrition

2019-01-01
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Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition Development

2016-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Nutrition Alumni Award

2013-01-01
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Dannon Institute’s Nutrition Leadership Institute

2007-01-01

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.