Professor
Diabetes Institute
Primary Care
Athens
Education:
- Diabetes Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, 2013
- Biobehavioral Health (PhD), Pennsylvania State University, 2008
- Biobehavioral Health (MS), Pennsylvania State University, 2006
- Biobehavioral Health (BS), Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Certifications:
- Certificate in Biostatistics, Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center, 2012
Expertise:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Behavioral diabetes
- Psychosocial issues and diabetes
- Appalachian health
- Diabetes in Appalachia
- Social determinants of health
- Mixed methods research
- Qualitative research
- Virtual reality research
- Cinematic virtual reality
- Osteopathic medical education
Summary of Work:
My research focuses on understanding linkages among psychosocial issues, diabetes self-care, and health outcomes. I employ mixed methods to examine the culture and context of diabetes care in Appalachian Ohio. I implement evidence-based interventions (e.g., patient navigation, community health workers, peer support) to address health disparities.
Links:
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