Rachel L Widome

Rachel L Widome is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Community Health at the University of Minnesota. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Minnesota Population Center, Life Course Center, and Healthy Weight Research Center. Her work intersects public health, epidemiology, and behavioral interventions.

Research Interests: Dr. Widome's research focuses on:

• Tobacco use and cardiovascular health
• Social determinants of sleep patterns
• School start time impacts on adolescents
• Health disparities in marginalized populations
• Behavioral interventions for chronic disease prevention

Recent Publications (2025) highlight her work on:

• Migraine prevention through exercise and sleep programs
• School-based sleep interventions
• Cardiovascular biomarkers in smokers
• Food insecurity and mental health interactions
• Comparative tobacco product risks