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Mercedes Carnethon is Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Her dual appointments include Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology) and Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care). A Stanford University BA graduate (1996) with UNC Chapel Hill MS (1998) and PhD (2000), she completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University School of Medicine (2002).
Her research spans cardiovascular disease epidemiology, obesity, diabetes, lung health, and cognitive aging across diverse population subgroups. Key focuses include health behaviors (diet, physical activity, sleep), social determinants, and health equity, particularly examining race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender identity intersections.
Recent Research Trends (2025):
- Sleep environment impacts on cardiovascular outcomes
- Social determinants of metabolic disease
- Longitudinal analysis of multimorbidity trajectories
- E-cigarette use patterns in millennials
- Structural racism in health disparities
- Biobehavioral interventions for heart health
Scientific Recognition:
- 2023 Paula H. Stern Award
- 2018 Faculty Mentor of the Year
- 2012 Fellow, Institute of Medicine of Chicago
- 2006 Fellow, American Heart Association
Leadership Roles:
- Board Chair, American Heart Association (Chicago Metro)
- Associate Editor, Circulation
- Chair, Obesity Committee, AHA Council on Lifestyle
- NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board (2010-2013)
She directs the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine and co-leads the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Impact Institute. Her work receives continuous funding from NIH and AHA.
