Arianna Smith

Arianna Smith is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Davidson College, where she teaches introductory biology and immunology courses. Her research focuses on the intersection of reproductive biology and immunology, particularly investigating how maternal prenatal stress influences placental gene expression and offspring immune/lung development.

• Expertise: Reproductive Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology
• Education: Ph.D. from Michigan State University, B.S. from North Carolina State University

Her work examines the molecular mechanisms linking maternal stress hormone exposure during pregnancy to long-term health outcomes in children, such as asthma development.