Amy Mackos
Dr. Amy Mackos joined the College of Nursing in 2017. She is a two-time Ohio State graduate with an extensive background in psychoneuroimmunology, microbiology, and genomic-based research. During her graduate work she played an integral role in the seminal discovery that psychological stress significantly impacts the shape and function of the gut microbiome. Her overarching research interest is dedicated to understanding how stressor exposure impacts health and disease with a focus on elucidating the bidirectional communication between the host and resident microbes. In addition to research, she is passionate about teaching, both inside the lab and the classroom. She has taught at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Currently, she is the course lead for N7450 Pathophysiology of Altered Health States and N7781 Responsible Conduct of Research.
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Jen Huynh, RN, didn’t know exactly what she wanted to do for a career when she entered college, so she took a meandering path through various healthcare and science majors instead of settling on one thing right away. For Huynh, that turned out to be an excellent move. Now she’s in the Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing program at The Ohio State University and excited about her future in nursing.
New national and international recognition for our faculty, alumni and students highlight impact in research and healthcare
Over the past three months, several members of The Ohio State University College of Nursing community have received honors that spotlight their achievements and impact across nursing and healthcare, including:
