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Division of Growth & Nutrition

About Us

The Division of Growth and Nutrition:

  • conducts externally funded, community-oreinted research, including intervention trials to evaluate the implementation of policies and programs that promote children's healthy growth and development.
  • Provides teaching and mentorship to interdisciplinary trainees related to healthy growth and development.
  • Promotes wellness, food security, and child development policies and programs through collaboration with local, state, national and international agencies and professional organizations.
  • Directs an interdisciplinary clinic for young children with growth and/or feeding problems.

 


Research Studies

Other Projects


Employment & Internship Opportunities

Why Volunteer

Reasons to Volunteer or Intern:

  • Be involved in cutting edge research
  • Strengthen your resume
  • Publication opportunities
  • Improve your interpersonal skills
  • Gain an understanding of how to conduct community research
  • Potentially earn credits for school
  • It's fun!

Volunteer Duties

Job Opportunities


Contact Us

For more information about what we do, feel free to contact us at 410.706.2136

Mission Statement: To nurture children's growth and development

Vision Statement: To nurture children's growth and development, strengthen families and communities, and inform clinical practice and health policy, through research, education, pediatric care, and evidence-based advocacy.


Director

Dr. Maureen Black 


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