Health Disparities

Recent PHHP graduate Ryan Jin's experiences as an undergrad set him up for the next leg in his journey to aspiring dentist.

See how Dr. Karen Hegland is propelling health forward with her research on swallowing and upper airway disorders among patients with Parkinson's Disease.

In a Lancet article Dr. Ashby Walker and colleagues highlight several international diabetes programs that combat health disparities in diabetes and lead to positive health outcomes.

The study is intended to shed light on the factors that may contribute to the accessibility and quality of care that African American patients receive following a stroke.

The team will leverage large information-rich databases to create new frameworks for data analysis.

pictured from left: Emily In and Dr. Zheng Wang This summer, Emily In will start her research journey studying postural control deficits in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Her faculty…

Dr. Cook’s research involves factors associated with the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. The majority of his research is focused on identifying and evaluation of new prevention strategies. His work spans several high-risk groups, including adolescents, substance abusers, and persons with HIV-related…

Dr. Rheingans current research focuses on the social, economic and environmental determinants of water and sanitation related illness in developing countries. This includes studies of disparities in water and sanitation risks at the scale of urban slums in Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa. He is currently leading a randomized controlled…

Dr. Curbow’s primary research interest is in the area of cancer control across the prevention spectrum. At the primary prevention level, she is involved with studies surrounding the use of alternative forms of tobacco delivery, primarily among adolescents and young adults. At the secondary prevention level she is involved with…