Her research focuses on the study design and data analysis of genetic, demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, physiological and environmental factors of complex diseases, including biomarkers and preclinical traits related to Alzheimer’s disease, and also vitamin D deficiency. Dr. Engelman is especially interested in identifying interactions with modifiable factors (e.g., social, behavioral, and environmental) to inform precision medicine and health.
Honors And Awards
2019 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, College of Natural and Health Sciences,University of Wisconsin-Parkside
2014 Elected for membership into the Delta Omega National Honorary Society in PublicHealth by the Colorado School of Public Health Alpha Upsilon Chapter
2013 Population Health Sciences Outstanding Instructor Award
2012 Outstanding Young Investigator in Alzheimer’s disease (selected by the CharlestonConference on Alzheimer’s Disease Scientific Board)
2010 Selected for the AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional DevelopmentSeminar
2007 Teaching Academy Summer Institute Award ($500 grant to support teaching project)
2005 Society of Epidemiologic Research Student Workshop Scholarship
2003 University of Alabama at Birmingham Short Course in Statistical Genetics Scholarship
2001 Public Health/Epidemiology Traineeship
1993-1995 Kenosha Foundation Scholarship