Kiersten Korber

Kiersten Korber

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PhD in Human Nutrition
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

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PhD in Human Nutrition

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Dr. Sarah Comstock

 

Background and Research Interests

Kiersten completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics with a minor in Health Promotion from Michigan State University in 2022, followed by a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023. She obtained her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential in 2024. She is a recipient of a USDA national fellowship and serves as member of the MSU MS/DI Advisory Board. Kiersten is currently a PhD student in Dr. Comstock’s lab, investigating the gut microbiome and its impact on maternal and infant health. Kiersten’s research interests include aiming to understand how carotenoid intake impacts the pregnancy and infancy gut microbiomes, child development, and disease prevention throughout the lifespan.

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