Summary
Research interests
My research focuses on the effects of the environment on maternal and child health. I’m currently working with Dr. Lyndsey Darrow and Dr. Matthew Strickland on an NIH-funded study investigating heatwaves in relation to preterm birth. I had also worked with Dr. Matthew Strickland on an investigation of the effect of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) sources on childhood asthma using medical records data from the state of Georgia.
Faculty mentors
- Dr. Matthew Strickland
- Dr. Lyndsey Darrow
Awards
- 2019 Finalist of Tyroler Student Prize Paper Award from the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER)
- 2019 PhD Student of the Year, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno
Selected presentations and publications
- Huang, Mengjiao; Ivey, Cesunica; Hu, Yongtao; Holmes, Heather; Strickland, Matthew. ISES-ISEE 2018 Joint Annual Conference; August 2018; Ottawa, Canada. (Poster & Oral Presentation)
- Huang, M., Ivey, C., Hu, Y., Holmes, H. A., & Strickland, M. J. (2019). Source apportionment of primary and secondary PM2. 5: Associations with pediatric respiratory disease emergency department visits in the US State of Georgia. Environment international, 133, 105167.
Education
- Expected 2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health - Epidemiology, University of Nevada, School of Community Health Sciences, Reno, Nevada, USA
- 2016, Master of Medicine, Public Health Laboratory Sciences, Sichuan University, West China School of Public Health, Chengdu, China
- 2009, Bachelor of Science, Public Health Laboratory Sciences, Sichuan University, West China School of Public Health, Chengdu, China