Lack of access to nutritious food a health issue in Alaska
Bert Boyer
Professor of Molecular Biology; CANHR Directorbboyer@alaska.edu
faculty.iab.uaf.edu/bert_boyer
Office: 226 West Ridge Research Building, 907.474.7733
Lab: 205 West Ridge Research Building, 907.474.5935
Research Interests:
Molecular genetics; mammalian thermogenesis.
Research Projects:
 | Developing a novel set of diet pattern biomarkers, based on stable isotope ratios (Negem Nallunailkutaa) |
IAB Publications:
| | Search for publications by 'Boyer, B.' |
Graduate Students:
| | Maria Bray |
Diana Campbell
Communication Specialist, CANHRdlcampbell@alaska.edu
Office: 216A Arctic Health Research Building, 474-5221
Ellen Lopez
Assistant Professor of Epidemiologyedlopez@alaska.edu
Office: 236 Arctic Health Research Building, 907.474.7318
Research Interests:
Adhering to the principals of community-based participatory research (CBPR) where research and interventions are developed, implemented, and sustained within a context of academic and community partnership. Particularly interested in elucidating and addressing factors that impact the continuum of cancer (prevention, early detection, treatment, and control/survivorship) experienced by rural, indigenous, and other vulnerable populations.
IAB Publications:
| | Search for publications by 'Lopez, E.' |
Graduate Students:
| | Dinghy Sharma |
Monica Skewes
Assistant Professor of Psychologymcskewes@alaska.edu
Office: 238 Arctic Health Research Building, 907.474.7326
Research Interests:
Health psychology/behavioral medicine; prevention and treatment of addictive behaviors (tobacco and alcohol dependence in particular); cross-cultural health promotion; minority health disparities; health literacy; and cross-cultural psychological measurement.
IAB Publications:
| | Search for publications by 'Skewes, M.' |
Graduate Students:
| | Angel Vasquez |