Emily A Ricker, PhD
BS, Pennsylvania State University
PhD, Pennsylvania State University
My background in kinesiology, exercise physiology, and women's health drives my interest in the unique health challenges faced by exercising populations, including military Service Members. I specialize in the intricate interplay of female reproductive health, hormonal contraception, bone health, musculoskeletal injury, nutrition, and disordered eating. My goal is to conduct research that examines these intersections to uncover effective health-promoting solutions.
| Ricker, E.A., Koltun, K.J., de la Motte, S.J. (2024). Hormonal Contraception and Medical Readiness for Female Service Members. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 231(4), 386-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2024.05.044. PMID: 38810770 |
| Ricker, E.A., Barrett, A.S., Schvey, N, de la Motte, S.J. (2024). How do Experiences of Gender Stigmatization Shape the Experience of Military Officer Training? Military psychology, 1-12. http://doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2024.2423985 |
| Ricker, EA, De Souza, M.J., Stone, M.S., Jackson, G.S., McCabe, G.P., McCabe, L., Weaver, C.M. (2024). Differential Bone Calcium Retention with the use of Oral vs. Vaginal Hormonal Contraception: A Randomized Trial Study Using Calcium-41 Radiotracer. Contraception. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110778 |
| Southmayd, E.A., Williams, N.I., Mallinson, R.J., De Souza, M.J. (2019). Energy Deficiency Suppresses Bone Turnover in Exercising Women with Menstrual Disturbances. Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 104(8), 3131-3145. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2019-00089. PMID: 30896746 |
| Southmayd, E.A., Mallinson, R.J., Williams, N.I., Mallinson, D.J., De Souza, M.J. (2016). Unique effects of energy versus estrogen deficiency on multiple components of bone strength in exercising women. Osteoporosis international, 28(4), 1365-1376. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-016-3887-x. PMID: 28032184 |
Area of Research
Institution Affiliations
HJF Scientist in support of USU Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP)
and Assistant Professor, Dept. of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University