College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Degree Program

PhD in Human Nutrition and Environmental Toxicology

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Rita Strakovsky

Background and Research Interests

Kelsi Morris is a fourth year human nutrition and environmental toxicology PhD student in Dr. Rita Strakovsky’s lab, and is additionally pursing a master’s degree in epidemiology as well as a certification in dietetics during her time here at MSU. Before coming to MSU, Kelsi received her undergraduate degree from Ripon College, WI, with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. Her current research focuses on environmental exposures in pregnancy with an interest in maternal and newborn health outcomes.