Dr. Mayer-Davis has focused her career in the area of diabetes, including the epidemiology and natural history of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adults. Her research addresses the many ways in which nutrition can impact on the risk for development of diabetes, and on the risk of complications of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Studies have typically included culturally and regionally diverse populations. Currently, Dr. Mayer-Davis’ major focus is on childhood diabetes. Dr. Mayer-Davis is Principal Investigator for the Carolina site of the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study, and she serves as the national chairperson for this large multi-center study. Recently funded studies will address nutritional factors that may improve prognosis for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Other work involves translational research to develop, implement and evaluate interventions designed to facilitate improvement in diabetes self-management, metabolic status, and quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes who live in medically underserved communities. Dr. Mayer-Davis is highly active in the American Diabetes Association and currently serves [Beth Mayer-Davis] as the Vice President for Health Care and Education