Ph.D. Student Profile
Lauren Opsasnick, MS, BA
- Doctoral Student
Education
BA, Mathematics, Boston College
MS, Biostatistics, University of Michigan
MS, Biostatistics, University of Michigan
Research Interests & Projects
I am interested in researching the impact that genetics/epigenetics have on chronic
diseases, specifically cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive aging. As part
of my doctoral research, I plan to study how genetics/epigenetics act as independent
risk factors for these chronic diseases. Additionally, I plan to explore how interactions
between genetic and non-genetic social determinants, such as socioeconomic status,
race/ethnicity, and psychosocial factors, affect choric disease outcomes.
Selected Publications
Wolf, M.S., Serper, M., Opsasnick, L. et al., (2020), Awareness, Attitudes, and Actions
Related to COVID-19 Among Adults With Chronic Conditions at the Onset of the U.S.
Outbreak, Annals of Internal Medicine, 173(2), 100-110.