About the Lab
Our lab is interested in factors during adolescence that impact bone density and other health endpoints during the adult years. We are especially interested in hormonal factors, as well as modifiable factors such as nutrition and physical activity, and their influence on peak bone mass. In other studies, we are exploring the interrelationship between body composition, circulating hormones, and bone marrow adiposity on bone turnover and skeletal accrual in children and adolescents.
Primary Investigator
Dr. Gordons's research focuses on the effects of nutrition and other lifestyle factors on bone, premature ovarian insufficiency, assessment of the peripheral skeleton (using pQCT and HRpQCT), impact of body composition and bone marrow adiposity on bone health, and adolescent pregnancy.
USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center
The Gordon Lab is part of the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center which conducts basic and clinical research that represents the vibrant and diverse scope of childhood nutrition. Studies carried out at the CNRC investigate molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, human nutrition and metabolism, plant physiology, epidemiology, and community-based health. The CNRC houses laboratories supported by state-of-the-art equipment, room calorimeters, a greenhouse, a metabolic kitchen, multiple observation labs, as well as accommodations for research volunteers.
Lab Members
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Publications
Our research projects and studies result in publications in PubMed and other scientific journals.
Projects and Studies
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Gordon Lab
USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center
1100 Bates Ave, Office 2034
Houston, TX 77030
Contact Us: Email: danielle.lee@bcm.edu
Phone: (713) 798-7196