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Meghan Crimmins

@meghancrimmins

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Postdoctoral researcher focused on maternal and child health, improving breastfeeding and milk composition.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can lead clinical research and advanced statistical analysis in maternal and child health, analyze human milk and cohort datasets, and publish manuscripts—collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive breastfeeding-focused impact.

I’m a postdoctoral research fellow pursuing maternal and child health by studying interventions that enhance breastfeeding outcomes and/or modulate human milk composition to optimize child health. My Ph.D. training and clinical research experience have prepared me to run clinical research studies, analyze cohort and biological data, and communicate findings through manuscripts and conference presentations.

In my work, I develop and execute statistical analysis plans using multivariable regression, longitudinal modeling, mixed-effects models, and survival analyses, primarily in R with rigorous data harmonization, quality control, and missing data assessment. I also build hands-on expertise across human milk research—designing and managing studies, performing sample collection and processing, analyzing mRNA/miRNA content, and supporting translational, multidisciplinary collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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University of Minnesota

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Conducts advanced statistical analyses to address complex clinical research questions, including multivariable regression, longitudinal modeling, mixed-effects models, and survival analyses. Manages and analyzes large clinical/population datasets in R and authors manuscripts and conference presentations.

Survival Analysis R Data Harmonization Quality Control Missing Data Assessment Manuscript Writing

Graduate Research Assistant

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Sep 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Analyzes biological samples and supports clinical research focused on human milk mRNA and microRNA content, including study visits, sample collection, processing, archiving, and analyses. Performs data auditing/cleaning and develops analytical plans for manuscript writing.

MicroRNA (MiRNA) Analysis Sample Archiving PCR Cell Culture Human Milk Clinical Study Design Bio Sample Collection MRNA Analysis MiRNA Analysis Data Auditing Data Cleaning R Manuscript Writing

Clinical Research Assistant

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Supports clinical research visits by processing and storing biological samples for study participants and conducting human milk analysis. Performs anthropometric measures and body composition testing (DXA, BodPod, quantitative NMR), assists with phlebotomy, and contributes to literature review and publication writing.