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Post Doctoral Research Scholar
Children's Mercy Hospital
Dr. Adrianne Griebel-Thompson recently graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with a PhD in medical nutrition sciences. She is a registered dietitian and certified lactation counselor with experience working in the WIC program and in the clinical setting. Her interests in nutrition have always revolved around the nutritional needs of the fetus and infant as she believes nutrition during these critical periods is essential for future health. As a lactation counselor, she is also a passionate breastfeeding advocate. Dr. Griebel-Thompson’s dissertation work focused on the role of iodine and fluoride on thyroid function in pregnant women. She has also worked on projects assessing breastfeeding attitudes in college students and measuring rural physicians’ knowledge and recommendations related to prenatal nutrition. Dr. Griebel-Thompson plans to work as a post-doctoral research scholar at the children’s hospital in her location where she will assess the nutritional intake of infants. She hopes that her work will help to improve the health and neurodevelopment of infants through optimal nutrition. She is pleased to be presenting 2 chapters of her dissertation.