Dr. Sarah Comstock

Instructor

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Biography

Sarah S. Comstock is an Instructor at Michigan State University, specializing in Nutritional Biology. Her research interests are centered on the mechanisms by which bacteria, especially the microbiota and microbiome, affect overall health and the impact of environmental exposures and diet on these microorganisms. She has extensively studied the role of nutritional syn/pre/pro/post-biotics in breaking the cycle of poor health. Comstock's work has delved into maternal and infant health, maternal stress, and the developmental outcomes associated with environmental chemical exposure. Her recent projects include understanding the risk mechanisms associated with obesity, maternal dietary influences on infant growth, and the microbial factors affecting maternal psychosocial stress. Comstock's academic contributions have been recognized through various awards, and she has served as a mentor for undergraduate research, promoting student development in public health and nutritional sciences.

Research Interests

Awards

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The Peter Hartmann Mid-Career Award for Impact on Research and Mentorship

2024-01-01
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George Liepa Sigma Xi Lecture

2024-01-01
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Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year

2021-01-01

Courses

PH 876 Nutrition Chronic Diseases: Living Longer Healthier PH 882 Public Health Nutrition: Assessment Development Population-Based Interventions

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