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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College leads Ohio and Big Ten in federal research support
New rankings measuring National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding among schools of nursing nationwide show that The Ohio State University College of Nursing has risen to No. 6 in the nation and No. 1 among Ohio schools of nursing for fiscal year 2025, reinforcing its position as a national leader in nursing research.
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