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Researcher

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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34 h-index 219 pubs 3,434 cited

Research Areas

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Gut microbiota and health Diet and metabolism studies Child and Adolescent Health Meta-analysis and systematic reviews SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Physical Activity and Health

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Aline Andres' research investigates the complex interplay between maternal health, diet, and infant development, with a particular focus on the gut microbiome and human milk oligosaccharides. Her work has explored the associations between maternal overweight and obesity and infant growth patterns, as well as the impact of maternal diet and body composition on gut microbial ecology during pregnancy. Andres has also examined the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and antibodies in human milk and has contributed to systematic reviews on digital intervention strategies for increasing physical activity in preschoolers.

Her research extends to understanding the role of environmental factors, such as placental PFAS concentrations, in relation to epigenetic modifications. Andres is a highly cited researcher with 219 publications and 3,434 citations, demonstrating a significant body of work in her fields. She leads a research group and collaborates with several faculty members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Clark Sims, Elisabet Børsheim, and Sarah Sobik, with whom she has co-authored multiple publications.

Metrics

h-index: 34
Publications: 219
Citations: 3,434

Selected Publications

A supervised STreNgth & Outpatient Exercise Regimen in pediatric patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (STRONGER ALL) (2026) DOI
Breastfeeding beyond infancy supports adequate growth, development, and nutritional intake (2025) DOI
Dietary modulation of human milk bioactives is associated with maternal FUT2 secretor phenotype: an exploratory analysis of carotenoids and polyphenol metabolites (2024) DOI
Exploring the relationship between child temperament, maternal psychiatric symptoms, family environment and infant feeding (2024) DOI
Maternal immune cell gene expression associates with maternal gut microbiome, milk composition and infant gut microbiome (2024) DOI
Childhood cardiometabolic risk factors associated with the perinatal environment of the maternal–paternal–child triad (2024) DOI
Placental PFAS concentrations are associated with perturbations of placental DNA methylation at loci with important roles on cardiometabolic health (2024) DOI
Microbiota from human infants consuming secretors or non-secretors mothers’ milk impacts the gut and immune system in mice (2024) DOI
Healthful Eating Behaviors among Couples Contribute to Lower Gestational Weight Gain (2024) DOI
A Mediterranean diet plan in lactating women with obesity reduces maternal energy intake and modulates human milk composition – a feasibility study (2024) DOI
Human Milk Components and the Infant Gut Microbiome at 6 Months: Understanding the Interconnected Relationship (2024) DOI
Maternal Diet Quality during Pregnancy Is Associated with Neonatal Brain White Matter Development (2023) DOI
Bone health in <i>SATB2</i>‐associated syndrome: Results from a large prospective cohort and recommendations for surveillance (2023) DOI
The Impact of Excessive Weight on Breastfeeding Intention, Initiation, and Duration (2023) DOI
Perspective: A Research Roadmap about Ultra-Processed Foods and Human Health for the United States Food System: Proceedings from an Interdisciplinary, Multi-Stakeholder Workshop (2023) DOI