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Megan M Marron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. Her research focuses on metabolomics and aging epidemiology, with emphasis on metabolic alterations during aging-related physiologic challenges and racial disparities in health outcomes among older adults.
Her educational background includes:
- 2011: Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014: Master of Science in Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh
- 2019: Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Marron's research spans metabolomics of aging phenotypes (vigor to frailty, walking ability), development of healthy aging phenotypes (metabolic, blood pressure, memory, pulmonary, grip strength), racial disparities in aging outcomes (mortality, metabolic differences in Black populations), and body composition-metabolism relationships. She leverages large cohort studies including the Cardiovascular Health Study, Long Life Family Study, and Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis to identify metabolic biomarkers and pathways influencing aging trajectories.
Analysis of her 2018-2022 publications reveals consistent focus on metabolomics-driven aging research, with increasing emphasis on racial disparities and body composition. Key trends include characterization of metabolic signatures for aging phenotypes, investigation of exceptional health in longevity cohorts, and exploration of modifiable factors explaining health disparities in underrepresented populations.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Career Development Award
Dr. Marron serves as Course Director for EPIDEM 2180 Fundamentals of Epidemiological Methods. Her research is supported by her Career Development Award, which enabled specialized training in aging-related body composition. She collaborates extensively with aging epidemiology leaders across multiple national studies.
She actively participates in research teams for the Long Life Family Study, Cardiovascular Health Study, Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, and Osteoporotic Fractures in Men study, contributing metabolomics expertise to investigate aging mechanisms across diverse populations.
