She is committed to growing a program of research investigating the relationships among maternal nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and health disparities. Although nutrition-related issues are important for all women and infants, her research has particular contemporary relevance given the growing disparities in the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). She is committed to determining how best to use available evidence for women and infants in all areas of health promotion, but especially with regard to nutrition and the treatment of GDM.