Nigel Paneth, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Nigel Paneth, a Michigan State University pediatrician and perinatal epidemiologist, was part of a team of researchers that investigated the black-white infant mortality gap in the United States. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.