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Nour Makarem is a cardiovascular epidemiologist whose research sits at the intersection of preventive cardiology, sleep and circadian science, nutrition, and epigenetics. Dr. Makarem's interdisciplinary research program addresses the role of behavioral factors, including sleep, diet, and rest-activity patterns, in cardiovascular risk and elucidates sex and ethnic differences in these relationships. Her current research evaluates the contribution of sleep to cardiovascular health and disease risk modeling. She leads research on circadian rhythmicity and behavioral factors, particularly the timing and regularity of daily activities, and their influence on cardiovascular risk, including out-of-office blood pressure and glycemic profiles. Dr. Makarem aims to develop holistic approaches to precision prevention and examines the interplay between health behaviors and epigenetic mechanisms related to aging that alter susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. The ultimate goal of her research is to improve cardiovascular disease risk prediction and inform precision behavioral interventions that promote cardiovascular health equity, especially among immigrant populations. Her work is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the American Heart Association.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)