InForMID
Tufts Initiative for the Forecasting and Modeling of Infectious Diseases
Tufts Initiative for the Forecasting and Modeling of Infectious Diseases

Emily Sanchez | MS, RD, CNSC, CLC, PhD ’23

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Education
• PhD Candidate, 2023, Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Science, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
• MS, 2015, Nutrition, United States Military – Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition
• BS, 2013, Nutritional Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Boston University

Research Interests
• Breastfeeding and infant feeding practices
• Effects of the built environment on an individual’s or Service Member’s dietary choices and weight management
• Food and nutrition policies
• Program planning and evaluation
• Curriculum development

Research Highlights

Parker M, Burnham L, Cook J, Sanchez E, Philipp BL. Merewood A (2013). Ten years after Baby-Friendly Designation: Breastfeeding rates continue to increase in a U.S. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Human Lactation 2013 29(3).

Sadacharan R, Santana S, Sanchez E, Matlak S, Grossman X, Makrigiorgos G, Merewood A (2012).  Are You Baby-Friendly? Knowledge Deficit among US Maternity Staff. Journal of Human Lactation 28(3): 359-362.

Sadacharan R, Grossman X, Sanchez E, Merewood A (2011). Trends in US Hospital Distribution of Industry-Sponsored Infant Formula Sample Packs. Pediatrics 128(4): 702-705.

Makrigiorgos G, Santana S, Sanchez E, Sadacharan R, Stuebe A, Merewood A (2011). Letter to the Editor: A National Website to Track Hospital Discontinuation of Formula Sample Pack Distribution: Accuracy of Self Report. Journal of Human Lactation 27(2): 113-114.

Professional Experience
  • Chief, Community and Outpatient Nutrition Branch. Brooke Army Medical Center.  Fort Sam Houston, TX. June 2018 – June 2020.
  • Chief, Nutrition Operations. Javits New York Medical Station.  New York City, NY. March-May 2020.
  • Chief, Clinical Dietetics. Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center.  Fort Gordon, GA.  May 2017 – June 2018.
Publications and Presentations
  • Sowa L, Grossman X, Sanchez E, Bye R, Feldman-Winter L, Merewood A (2012). Association between breastfeeding and consumption of fruits and vegetables in two year olds. 140th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California (Presenting Author).
  • Parker M, Burnham L, Cook J, Sanchez E, Philipp BL. Merewood A (2013). Ten years after Baby-Friendly Designation: Breastfeeding rates continue to increase in a U.S. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Human Lactation 29(3).
  • Sadacharan R, Santana S, Sanchez E, Matlak S, Grossman X, Makrigiorgos G, Merewood A (2012). Are You Baby-Friendly? Knowledge Deficit among US Maternity Staff. Journal of Human Lactation 28(3): 359-362.
  • Santana S, Sadacharan R, Sanchez E, Makrigiorgos G, Grossman X, Merewood A (2011). Are you Baby-Friendly™?  After 20 years, do US maternity staff know the answer? American Public Health Association Conference. Washington D.C.
  • Sowa L, Grossman X, Bye R, Sanchez E, Feldmen-Winter L, Merewood A (2011). Association Between Breastfeeding and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables in Two Year Olds. International Lactation Consultant Association Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
  • Makrigiorgos G,Santana S, Sanchez E, Sadacharan R, Stuebe A, Merewood A (2011). Monitoring adherence to the Code: A national self- reporting system for discontinuation of hospital-based formula sample packs. International Lactation Consultant Association Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
  • Sadacharan R, Grossman X, Sanchez E, Merewood A (2011). Trends in US Hospital Distribution of Industry-Sponsored Infant Formula Sample Packs. Pediatrics 128(4): 702-705.
  • Makrigiorgos G, Santana S, Sanchez E, Sadacharan R, Stuebe A, Merewood A (2011). Letter to the Editor: A National Website to Track Hospital Discontinuation of Formula Sample Pack Distribution: Accuracy of Self Report. Journal of Human Lactation 27(2): 113-114.
  • Sadacharan R, Grossman X, Walker M, Stuebe A, Bartick M, Psmythe A, Sanchez E, Merewood A (2010). Banning the Bags: Encouraging trends in hospital-based formula sample pack distribution. International Lactation Consultant Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, Texas.
Honors and Awards
  • Army Defense Health Agency Clinical Community & Support Service Subject Matter Expert, March 2019 – June 2020.
Leadership
  • Preceptor of the Year, Brooke Army Medical Center, 2019