Shannon L. Gillespie

Shannon L. Gillespie studies how the body's stress and immune systems change during pregnancy and after birth, with particular attention to inflammation, sleep, and mood in relation to preterm birth and preeclampsia risk. Much of this work examines racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, especially comparing experiences of Black and White women. This research combines biological measures (like inflammatory markers and cortisol) with psychological and social factors to understand pregnancy health.

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade with a peak in 2019, followed by variable but generally continued activity through 2023-2025.

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