Mattei Research Group
Our team investigates the genetic, dietary, and psychosocial risk factors of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and allostatic load in racial and ethnic groups as well as underserved and minority populations, as a framework to explain health disparities.
665 Huntington Avenue
Building 2, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02115
Community Links
Resources for the community
Access to food/ other family basic needs:
US Government: Information on food assistance
The Greater Boston Food Bank: Website to the Food Bank with information about their current activities
Massachusetts Government and SNAP: Resources about SNAP
Project Bread: Website with information about food resources available
YMCA: Updates about YMCA’s efforts to feed and care for children
Access to health care:
Boston Cares: Information about their activities during COVID-19
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Home and food safety videos
Boston Public Schools: Resources and updates about lunch programs
MBTA: Information about services and schedules
US Food and Drug Administration: Frequently asked questions about food
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Information about food concerns
Harvard’s Nutrition Source: Information about food safety, nutrition and wellness
Harvard’s Nutrition Source: Information about the role of diet and nutritional supplements
Mental Health:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Emergency service programs:
Boston Emergency Services Team
Domestic abuse/ sexual assault support: