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.
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Building 2, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02115
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