Member Directory - Cornell Center for Health Equity

Total members: 248

Health Equity/Research Interest

I have over a decade of experience designing and building software systems to empower marginalized communities. Currently, my research is in designing technology to collectively mobilize community-based caregivers, including home care workers in the United States and community health workers in India. I can contribute my skills in research (qualitative interviews and focus groups), design (design →

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I would like to collaborate with others who are also interested in empowering marginalized communities through meaningful participation and community-driven efforts. I would especially like to pair my skills in technology with others who have domain or geographic expertise in health, labor, or policy.

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I was referred by Dr. Elizabeth Fox to join the Cornell Center for Health Equity to explore my research interest areas of barriers to public health education that present in some rural populations; namely, why some rural populations do not implement what they have learned through public health education. Other research areas of interest include the intersection of social connectivity and →

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My research and experience focus on removing barriers that prevent populations (predominantly rural ones) from achieving good health. By gaining a better understanding into the needs of rural populations, along with the health disparities that present in those populations, strategies can be developed to effectively help public health professionals meet those needs.
I look forward to engaging with →

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– Behavior nutrition
– Community nutrition
– Nutrition equity
– Youth nutrition education

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In making a career change in my adult life, I hope to gain a strong network and build relationships within and beyond Cornell. I plan to explore potential existing and innovative career opportunities to utilize my skills and expertise developed throughout my career outside of nutrition.

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I work with many collaborators to increase the diversity of the health care workforce, so that it can address the needs of an increasingly diverse nation. Low income and minority people in our country are more likely to be sick and to die young, and we must work to change that. This is a challenging time for our country and for the world, as we confront important decisions about health care →

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As a long time physician educator, patient advocate, and current Director of the Diversity Center of Excellence, our mission is to enhance diversity in medicine and health care and to promote health equity through research, education, and advocacy, all in partnership with community.

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As a collaborator, I would like to offer open-mindedness in all areas of health equity. I am always open to learn more, and I can offer a perspective on educational processes (especially for teenagers).

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From a collaborator, I am looking for opportunities to sharpen new skills with guidance and feedback.

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Leverage a precision medicine infrastructure to investigate health disparities and outcomes focused on cancer research

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Clinical or translational science questions that address cancer outcome disparities among different ethnic groups

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My area of research focus is disparities that affect people with severe mental illness. I am currently involved in research that aims to better understand racial disparities in antipsychotic prescribing practices. My clinical focus is in providing care for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and helping those with severe mental illness advocate for their recovery.

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My experience thus far has been largely clinical, and I have gained expertise in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with psychotic disorders. I have also completed a fellowship in public psychiatry, which has helped me to understand the treatment of individuals in the public sector as well as many of the political and institutional factors that contribute to health care disparities. I →

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My primary role is to work with patients to resolve individual gaps in health literacy and improve self-efficacy. I am actively involved in program development at the Ithaca Health Alliance including work with Cornell student groups. My primary interests are in community interventions that alleviate upstream barriers to care.

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I am an RN diabetes Educator with extensive experience in the local health equity community. Over the next few years I plan to become a nurse practitioner and continue these efforts at a different licensing level. I hope that a relationship with the CCHE will be mutually beneficial.

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I have been a basic scientist all my life up until this point, working in laboratory based research in Biophysics and Cell Biology. Currently, I am one of the co-Directors of Microscopy and Image Analysis Core Facility at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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I have a great personal interest and passion about health disparities, but no real background in research in this field. I am not sure if there’s a pathway for me to be able to engage in this work. I am a very good writer. In fact, for several years, I co-taught a scientific writing course (with Dr. John Wagner) for CTSC, WCM. I am also good at analyzing and visualizing large amounts of data and →

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As a pre-medical student, I have had the opportunity to receive mentorship and guidance from a variety of medical professionals through shadowing and volunteering experiences. I’ve come to realize that the quality of care and nature of interactions between patients and medical personnel can vary across facilities, often as a result of their respective settings/resources and patient backgrounds. I →

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My research interests and volunteer experiences at the Cayuga Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital have inspired me to pursue an MPH and MD. As a CCHEq Student Member, I look forward to engaging in enriching and exciting conversations with both professionals that have a deep knowledge of health equity, as well as students interested in interdisciplinary research and creating change. →

Eunyoung Myung, PhD in Mass Communication

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I would like to share my experience and expertise in quantitative methods and media psychology.

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I would like to gain knowledge and skills in applied settings, especially in the community, and further community engagement and program evaluation.

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I am a practicing Rheumatologist and health service researcher. My research focus is on factors that influence outcomes particularly cardiovascular (CV) disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My goals include developing testing and implementing behavioral patient-centered interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk in RA patients and address issues of health equity.

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My expertise and goals will contribute to the CCHeq in terms of networking and collaborations that I have with other institutions such as the Hospital for Special Surgery and the team of collaborators there who have an extraordinary interest in addressing issues of health equity in musculoskeletal diseases. I have also a commitment in mentoring and contribute to training of fellows interested in →

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I would provide my insight and experience as a tobacco education nonprofit leader.

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I am looking to learn more about how to improve health equity and ways to implement education to prevent unfavorable health outcomes.

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Jeff Niederdeppe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. His research examines the strategic use of media health messages and news coverage in shaping health behavior health disparities and social policy. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles in communication public health health policy and medicine journals and his work has been funded by the →

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Dr. Niederdeppe has over 15 years of experience in health communication research and evaluation and a major focus of his work has been on the role of communication in reducing or (inadvertently) widening disparities in health behavior and health outcomes. He has worked on the design of strategic messages to reduce health disparities in a variety of contexts including obesity tobacco alcohol and →

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I am able to offer expertise in study design for retrospective cohort studies using real-world data sources such as claims data and EHR data.

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As a researcher with no clinical training, I am always looking for collaborators who have clinical expertise to improve the quality of the work I do.

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Willingness to learn and develop skills in biomedical medicine.

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Engage in community outreach to enhance educational impact.

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I would like to offer expertise in the field of Allergy & Immunology related to health equity in the diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders.

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I am looking for mentorship in expanding my research, educational, and clinical endeavors related to health equity in local communities and on a national level related to my field of Allergy & Immunology, with a special interest in health equity and primary immunodeficiency disorders.

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My research explores the social and structural determinants of dietary behaviors and diet-related diseases in low-income and Black/Latinx populations and centers on identifying culturally appropriate programs and policies that promote health equity, food justice, and community resilience.

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My expertise is consistent with the center’s vision and mission, particularly applying knowledge to maximize its impact on practice and policy and training outstanding investigators, with an emphasis on people from underrepresented groups. I hope to connect with other researchers and community partners working on projects that promote equity and justice and center on addressing the social and →

Olorunseun O.. Ogunwobi, MD, PhD, MS-CTS

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Biological mechanisms underlying cancer health disparities in solid organ cancers with particular interest in prostate cancer health disparities in males of African ancestry.

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I have expertise in studying biological mechanisms of cancer health disparities and experience in collaborating with community-based organizations for community engagement. I am interested in continuing to expand my network and collaborations.

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As a collaborator, I would like to offer enthusiasm and interdisciplinary, creative thinking. I love thinking about the intersection of the digital world and community health and nutrition.

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I am looking to collaborate with people who want to create tangible solutions to community health problems.

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I have always been drawn to work in medically underserved populations, both in local and global health spheres. Time and time again, our most vulnerable communities are continually disadvantaged by healthcare systems.
Health crises such as chronic disease, nutritional deficiencies, and pandemics disproportionately affect minority communities, many of which are already underserved by their local →

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I have worked closely with several members from the Cornell Center for Health Equity in initiatives to increase the diversity of Weill Cornell Medicine curriculum, students and staff. In continuing to work with the Cornell Center of Health Equity, I hope to gain additional exposure and education in health equity research to create more strides in this field.

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Research and policy interests span gender equity, education, and global health disparities

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Learning opportunities to expand knowledge, technical skills, and experience within the field of public health and health equity

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the world among men, with significant racial/ethnic disparities in treatment and survival observed. Our project focuses on AA men (a racial group that has the lowest prostate cancer survival rates in New York City, State, and the US) and H/L men (an ethnic group that is less likely to receive therapy for prostate cancer compared to whites, even when →

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A dual interest in molecular imaging probe development and the genetic/socioeconomic causes of the uneven burden of illness.

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My multi-faceted research interests pointedly overlap the fields of global public health, health equity, health practice and the sociology of healing. I am not only interested in the interconnectedness of health practices and the policy that governs them, but also in bio-sovereignty. I am interested in the Cornell Center for Health Equity because it aligns with my research interests and may be a →

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When I graduate from Cornell University, I plan to pursue a PhD in Health Policy to learn more about how political structures shape health. I hope to someday apply my studies to my own research to impact public policy. I hope my experience in the center will connect me to like-minded individuals as well as those who are successful in the field I intend on entering. I also look forward to the →

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My research interests are at the intersection of gender equity, health disparities, and gender-based violence and prevention and intervention to address related outcomes.

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Chelsea Pallatino, PhD, MPH is the Research, Evaluation, and Learning Manager at Making Cents International in Washington, D.C. where she is responsible for guiding qualitative and quantitative research activities and program design, implementation, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination that integrates community-based participatory approaches. In her over ten years of research experiences she →

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My research group studies the design and use of information and communication technologies for sustainable development. We develop, deploy, and evaluate the impact of new community information platforms supporting applications in agriculture, health education, finance, governance and other areas, both locally and around the world.

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I am looking forward to collaborate with other center members on topics of mutual interest and related to my expertise in HCI, IS, and Learning.

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As a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County’s Nutrition and Health team, I work primarily on cross-sector collaborative projects aimed to integrate clinical and social care and improve access to community resources that mitigate health disparities and improve well-being. I have experience in community-engaged public health program design and development, and a particular interest →

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I am looking forward to expanding my network of collaborators who want to break down barriers between sectors and enhance the ability of all health and social care providers to deliver high quality person-centered care. I am especially interested in collaborations that directly engage community members with lived experience of accessing local programs and services in the work of improving systems.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I would like to offer connections to health system, public health, and community health staff and leadership to exchange knowledge, expertise, and opportunities for collaborative research and practice. I would also like to offer connections to graduate students in Cornell’s Master of Public Health Program and to students who are members of the Center’s Undergraduate Student Chapter.

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I am particularly interested in finding a collaborator who has had experience implementing and scaling up a social needs screening and referral program. We have a program in the Tompkins County region that we are preparing to scale up by expanding to additional primary care practices and onboarding new community partners to respond to social needs referrals.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I’m interested in connecting health equity research with public health practice. I have a unique combination of training and experience that allow me to think and communicate across disciplinary and professional boundaries. My past experience operating Ithaca’s syringe exchange and my current experience doing local-public health coordinating and policy work build on my academic work on the →

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I’m interested in connecting with researchers who are invested in using research to substantively challenge public health systems, infrastructures, and models that contribute to health disparities. I want partners who do research with–not just on–marginalized/vulnerable people and center their voices and needs throughout the research process.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My interest in Health Equity started while working as a Hospital Medicine at Lower Manhattan Hospital and witnessing the broad range of healthcare disparities of patients who were in my care. There was a growing interest in our hospital from different disciplinary groups on ways to address health inequities and create an opportunity for education and activism. Our call to action was to create a →

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Through the creation of the health equity taskforce, our group is looking for ways to learn and collaborate with other members and organizers who are working to address social determinants of health. We hope to keep members engaged through educational opportunities, local and state level organizing and round table discussions on sectors of health including housing, immigration, homelessness, →

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My research interests focus on leveraging electronic health records (EHRs) for studying chronic diseases and implementing practice improvement interventions. In particular my research is directed to use EHR data from resources such as NYC-CDRN (http://nycdrn.org) of which I am a Co-PI to understand risk and protective factors for major depression. My team is developing and applying novel data →

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As a computer scientist by training I can provide methodological expertise in mining large datasets including EHRs. I am the PI of multiple NIH R01 and R25 research and training grants respectively. These opportunities have provided me with significant experience in training junior investigators and students in doing research in applying machine learning methods for healthcare. I also hold →

Health Equity/Research Interest

My area of interest is cardiovascular health care disparities, particularly among women and persons of color. I am interested in examining access to care, primordial and primary prevention of heart disease and identification and treatment of heart disease. I am also interested in cardio-obstetrics, especially the connection between obstetrical history and future cardiovascular risk as well as →

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I am a general cardiologist who provides outpatient cardiac care, cardiac critical care, and cardiac stepdown care and performs and interprets echocardiography. This involves a spectrum of disease from prevention to advanced cardiac disease necessitating mechanical support. I am heavily involved in community engagement in underserved areas of the New York tri-state area through my professional →

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I’ve been a practicing internist for over 20 years and a clinician educator working in a large academic medical center’s faculty practice. I’ve been involved in the medical education of Internal Medicine residents quality improvement projects and curriculum development and efforts to innovate and transform the healthcare system. We serve an incredibly diverse population from across New York City →

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As the medical director of Weill Cornell Medicine and a practicing internist in our practice I am ideally positioned to help develop research and implementation of research studies to help address inequities in healthcare.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Clinical Natural Language Processing

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I want to use natural language processing to study how social determinants of health derived from EHR impact the risk of psychiatric outcomes.

Health Equity/Research Interest

My primary research agenda examines how public sector trade unions can influence the provision of health and social welfare services, with a focus on the development of mental health policy in the United States and France. As part of this project, I pursued a post-doctoral fellowship in medical ethics to determine the fair allocation of resources in psychiatry. In other work, I have examined how →

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I look forward to meeting and collaborating with researchers, educators, and community partners interested in similar themes. As someone with training in both the social and medical sciences, I also look forward to developing linkages between those areas at Cornell.

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My research interests involve looking at health equity specifically with minority and underrepresented youth and adolescents. As I gear towards applying to medical school, I am interested in techniques and opportunities to ensure that I am culturally competent in both public health and healthcare in general. My interests further include community health interventions and behavioral interventions →

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My experiences at Miami University (OH) include 4 years of intensive research in the Behavioral Neuroscience Department looking at decision making and risk/reward benefit associated with alcohol/drug use and abuse. This combined with my classwork training as a Public Health major at Miami have equipped me with a wide framework of experiences involving Public Health Planning, Communication, →

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As a collaborator, I can offer my past research experience and my patient experience. In addition, I have a very welcoming personality, therefore, I find that I can add to a supportive atmosphere and encourage greater collaboration.

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From a collaborator, I am looking to have more hands on experiences through education and service. I am also excited to continue researching and work together with my collaborator.

Health Equity/Research Interest

I’m deeply enthusiastic and passionate about interdisciplinary projects that center community engagement, education, and health equity. As a collaborator, I can offer my unique experience as an undergraduate student who’s also been involved in curricular design for courses related to issues of nutrition and health equity, and my other experience working in an educational capacity within my local →

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People who are excited to explore the intersection of issues of health, environment, and society, and are building creative, interdisciplinary solutions to address the multifaceted nature of health inequity.

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Dr. Phillips’ research efforts have focused on translating basic social and behavioral science theories into effective community-based interventions to address health inequities in high-risk populations.

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My experience as the former co-director of WCM’s NIH funded disparities center will be instrumental in forging new community partners.

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I am a health services researcher with long-term interests that build upon my previous and current work and address three primary areas: minority health disparities quality of life and cancer outcomes. With my appointment in the Division of General Internal Medicine my long-term goal is to build a robust research program at the intersection of primary care and oncology with a focus on minority →

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Through rigorous methodological training in epidemiology biostatistics econometrics and measurement of patient-reported outcomes I have developed a broad quantitative skill set. This enables me to lead and design research studies collaborate with investigators across multiple disciplines and implement sophisticated statistical approaches. Through my Center membership I hope to build collaborations →

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JP conducts research on user engagement and behavior in health technology applications across multiple health and wellness contexts. His primary research focus is on improving data collection methods particularly the usability sustainability and reliability of patient-reported outcomes. This often includes working with patients and clinicians to develop streamlined visual reporting tools to →

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JP Pollak is a Senior Researcher in Residence and Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine. He is also the co-founder of Curiosity Health whose mission is to enable any researcher or clinician to incorporate mobile apps into their work. Recently he has led the development of several visual self-report tools for health and health related behavior including PAM the Photographic Affect Meter. JP has →

Jaleel Poole, Master of Public Health (MPH)

Health Equity/Research Interest

I can offer assistance with quantitative research studies, literature reviews, epidemiologic study design, statistical analysis, and policy evaluation. Specifically, I have expertise in examining the social, economic, and political determinants of health, so I would love to aid interested researchers whose work falls in this area.

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I am looking for a collaborator whose research targets upstream determinants (racism, sexism, poverty) and who wants to translate their scholarship into evidence-based policies and laws to intervene on these determinants, thus improving health outcomes for marginalized populations.

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My research and practice follow a model of embedding oneself in communities to build understanding and trust, working with communities to identify needs, involving community stakeholders in applied research, and assisting in the implementation and assessment of evidence-based practices. I am interested in facilitating more inclusive and equitable community engagement to develop holistic and →

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I’d like to connect with others who are interested in building community capacity around evidence-based approaches to address local concerns related to personal and environmental health.

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To provide collaboration for better idea of rural setting medicine

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Collaboration for same interest topics

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I am currently partnering with the Cornell School of Law to develop a toolkit to improve the process of advocating for youth migrant farmworkers.

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I have expertise in pediatric medicine and medical education and experience working with underserved pediatric populations and the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights. I hope to obtain additional opportunities for collaboration.

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As a representative with Feeding America, I’d be able to offer connections to members across the organization and with food bank network members across the nation. In addition, I work with over 75+ community-based partner organizations who are POC-led and centered nationwide. Through these key connections and collaborations, I’d be able to build deeper connections between all entities.

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I’d like to learn and be more closely connected with other representatives in my field, and/or from different research backgrounds.

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As part of Cornell University’s Community Work Study Program, I have developed experience in community engagement and research as the editorial assistant for the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. I have also been a part of various student organizations that have familiarized me with health equity, nutrition, and policy, such as the Cornell Healthcare Review and the →

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I am looking for mentorship in pursuing research and internships related to maternal health equity. I am also specifically interested in maternal mental health, racial disparities, and Community-based participatory research.

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One of my areas of interest is the intersection of health and disability. This could involve specific health conditions such as Diabetes Rheumatoid Arthritis or Autism that could be reasons for disability or health related disability more generally. The policy implications of health-related disability on equity in health services is where this work aligns with the goals of the Cornell Center For →

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I have over 20 years of work experience managing and analyzing data in areas from survey research marketing/advertising research to health services research and public health. My expertise is analysis of large databases like Medicare Medicaid and VHA data to understand health outcomes related to Diabetes Autism or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Weill Cornell Medicine has tremendous expertise in →

Health Equity/Research Interest

As a Cornell alum, I had the opportunity to participate in the first Social Inequality minor program. As a Cornell faculty, I have initiated multiple projects looking at various aspects of disparities in the subspecialty of laryngology. This includes scoping reviews on disparities research in laryngology and dysphagia, a free gender affirming voice app to improve access to transgender individuals →

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I bring clinical research expertise in disparities in otolaryngology, and experience as a female academic laryngologist in a male-dominated surgical field.

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My area of interest on the need for clinicians to incorporate knowledge of social determinants of health into their bedside practice. Additionally needed is a systematic way to teach medical school students about the importance of factors such as housing access to food transportation during their clinical years. I am currently directing a medical student course allowing medical students to focus →

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I am conducting a medical student elective to allow both medical students and practicing hospitalists to learn more about the factors that most impact health outcomes and contribute to the health disparities to which we bear witness in the inpatient setting. From bedside teaching and interviews to interventions during the inpatient setting we hope to expand our knowledge and efforts to the →

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I would like to offer my time to help develop/support initiatives that support our diverse learners and the diverse clinical staff that already work here.

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To help develop DEI initiatives in my division that are effective and long-lasting.

Health Equity/Research Interest

Currently mobile health (mHealth) is poised to dramatically improve chronic disease management but may also exacerbate existing health disparities due to lack of tailored interventions for underserved populations. My research focuses on developing and implementing mHealth solutions that support self-management for a diverse range of patients living with chronic conditions. I am particularly →

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I have received public health and informatics training and practiced for several years as a registered nurse in New York City. My goal is to engage in rich discussions surrounding health equity at the Center and collaborate across disciplines. This will advance a major career aim of mine to better understand health equity and develop and implement mobile health solutions that seek to reduce →

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Child Development and Health

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I have many years of experience in parent education and child development. I hope to gain networking opportunities.

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As a collaborator passionate about community participatory-based research, I bring expertise in effectively engaging and recruiting individuals, particularly for qualitative research that explores the intricate connections between social determinants of health and cardiovascular outcomes.

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In the upcoming years, my focus will be on projects centered around healthy aging and exploring the social determinants of health in individuals with cardiovascular diseases. I am seeking collaborations with those who can contribute novel approaches and implementation research to alleviate the burden of social determinants of health faced by older adults. The aim is not only to extend the lifespan →

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I would be pleased to work with other investigators on health disparities research related to global adolescent health and development. I have international projects ongoing in Haiti and Tanzania and would happy to partner with other researchers, trainees, students, etc. interested in collaborating.

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I would be pleased to work with other researchers whose goals align with mine – to improve the health and well-being of marginalized populations primarily in low-income country settings.

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My research seeks to understand dietary behavior to ultimately improve nutrition and health. My primary research examines food choice for young children children through an analysis of social networks and the food environment in rural settings. In my current role as a Postdoctoral Associate, I work under the mentorship of Associate Professor Laura Bellows to develop a digital intervention to →

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I am committed to advancing science that better understands drivers of dietary behavior among populations with limited resources, especially among Latin-heritage populations. I value building and maintaining collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including disseminating findings to various audiences. I want to connect and collaborate with peers at various stages of their career who share a →

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My experiences as a physician caring for patients from diverse racial, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds has made me acutely aware of how these factors contribute to disparate health outcomes. I am interested in the ways that physicians can use their experiences with individual patients to promote systemic changes that will lead to greater equity in health outcomes. By assessing the needs →

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I have clinical experience in general and vascular surgery, and have worked in a variety of clinical settings and hospital systems throughout my training. During my general surgery residency, I completed a master’s degree in public health with a thesis in improving access to vascular surgical services at an under-resourced county hospital. I am co-founder of an educational podcast for vascular →

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Kristy Richards’ research interests include finding better treatments for lymphoma by using comparative genomics and canine clinical trials to test new therapeutic combinations.

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As a physician I have lobbied at both the state and federal level for oral chemotherapy parity laws which is a significant health equity issue facing my patients. I remain interested in issues related to health equity and trying to break down barriers to health care that some of my patients experience. I also am interested in engaging the public in issues related to science and medicine so that →

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I’m going to share experience living in developing counties in rural area in Aceh, Indonesia. People’s aspiration related to health equity and the government contribution to development of health infrastructure in Aceh, Indonesia or other area in Indonesia.

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Learning of how good policy advances human development and well-being in the US. I’m preparing to learn in this faculty to practice better health care in Indonesia.

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Cancer, patient engagement.

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Very engaged in cancer networks in Tompkins County and nationally. Survivor of both breast and prostate cancer.

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Dr. Minerva A. Romero Arenas is an Endocrine & General Surgeon at NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Romero Arenas completed a fellowship in Oncologic Surgical Endocrinology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She completed her General Surgery Residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. →

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My clinical experience in general and endocrine surgery and my public health background coupled with the personal life experience of being a member of a minority group and immigrant to the US are valuable perspectives for creating practical and effective programs to mitigate disparities. I look forward to collaborating with other researchers and organizations who may help provide unique →

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My training and research expertise is cross-disciplinary and includes cancer epidemiology, survey design/patient-reported outcomes, qualitative methods, and implementation science.

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I am looking to expand my network to include additional collaborators conducting health disparities research focused on cancer.

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I am working to identify mechanisms leading to health disparities and testing strategies to eliminate them. I have focused my work on the cardio-metabolic diseases and conduct pragmatic trials in real-world settings to test feasibility practical strategies that are effective and well received. I am also focused on patient-centered communication and information to optimize shared decision-making.

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I have expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology large database analysis pragmatic trials peer coaching interventions and patient activation through a novel patient education platform the Patient Activated Learning System. I hope to use my research and mentoring experience to build a substantial community engaged research program aimed at achieving health equity at Weill Cornell and Cornell →

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I am interested in learning more about the ways community-engaged learning can impact students, communities, and lead to the institutional change necessary to support long-term sustainability. In addition, work with an established center that brings its own community partnerships, provides a lens through which to test a number of partnership convening and thematic strategies that are embedded →

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I am interested in supporting the center to advance the health and well-being of residents throughout this region. As background and training is rooted in public health, I would like to support the center is achieving in community engagement objectives. It would be an honor to serve alongside these esteemed individuals and play a small part in guiding this pivotal work throughout the state.

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The Black Health Provider Perspective.
The admission educational landscape for URiM applicants.
Mental Health advocacy for patients and family.
Mental Health First Aid Facilitator

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Support for Black and Brown patients experiencing mental health issues and crises.
Support for URiM applying to PA school.

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-I would humbly offer my time, as well as my experience from working in the nation’s largest public municipal health system, which has a stated mission of providing healthcare to all New Yorkers, especially those who traditionally had difficulty accessing care.

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-I’m looking for partners who are interested in examining the impact of health disparities in disaster response and preparedness and finding solutions to address said impacts.

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As a dedicated undergraduate student with a strong interest in health equity, I aim to contribute fresh perspectives, research support, and a commitment to understanding community health disparities. I am eager to collaborate on projects that seek innovative solutions to improve health outcomes and promote equitable access to healthcare.

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I am looking for mentors and peers who can share their insights, experiences, and expertise in health equity initiatives. I am particularly interested in learning about effective strategies for community engagement and evidence-based approaches to addressing health inequities.

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I am a first-year PhD student in community nutrition and have worked as a registered dietitian with the WIC population, adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and student athletes.

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I hope to expand my network within the community to build public-private partnerships to improve food security in marginalized groups.

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A willingness to work across disciplinary boundaries.

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People who are interested in multi-disciplinary approaches to understanding health disparities.

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I have two main threads of research. First I work with local partners in the development of a community health worker program for Palestinian refugees which includes broadly understanding the structural determinants of health in the Arab world as well as investigating whether improving continuity of care can improve health outcomes for non-communicable diseases. Second I am interested in →

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I have experience working with immigrants and refugees within and from the Middle East but particularly with Syrian and Palestinian refugees. I’m interested in collaborating on research focused on understanding and improving health for underserved populations in the US and abroad particularly focused on immigrants and refugees. I’m also interested in education in structural competency so health →

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Dr. Schackman is the Saul P. Steinberg Distinguished Professor of Healthcare Policy & Research at Weill Cornell Medicine. He conducts research relating to economic evaluations of the comparative effectiveness of health interventions alongside clinical trials and cohort studies cost-effectiveness and comparative effectiveness simulation modeling and implementation science studies-particularly →

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My experience conducting health economic and outcomes evaluations for stigmatized conditions including substance use disorders HIV and HCV in vulnerable populations will add to the Center’s breadth of research methods expertise. As a member I look forward to providing my expertise and mentorship to Center investigators and to increase networking opportunities between Center members and the →

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Advancing inclusivity in healthcare research, engagement in communities, enhancing trust, dismantling systems that limit marginalized populations. Research using innovative approaches in collaboration with communities which are influenced by research outcomes.

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Registered Nurse, working in NYC Level Trauma System, as Injury Prevention and Outreach Education. Board Certified Emergency Nurse, with experience working with marginalized populations. Strong advocate for health equity. Working with victims of Trauma, deep understanding of intersectionality and Trauma Informed Care.
Currently enrolled in Post Graduate Studies. Research focuses involve, equity, →

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I study Medicaid and the health care safety net in the United States. I am particularly interested in how provider incentives affect their participation in the safety net, the overall composition of the delivery system, and outcomes for low-income populations. I am also interested in identifying and testing policy levers that can be used to address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in →

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I am a health economist. In my research, I use quasi-experimental methods and novel data sources to inform federal and state Medicaid policy, as well as the work of health care providers and organizations that serve vulnerable populations. As a member, I look forward to collaborating with other researchers at Cornell and the broader community.

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I seek to understand how environmental and social factors impact purchasing and dietary behaviors, especially in low-income adolescents. I’m also interested in using spatial data to map food environment in urban areas, using such tools to investigate and inform policies targeting food access and health disparities that exist in the neighborhood or community-level.

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I have experience in program implementation and evaluation in low-income communities. I’m hoping to connect with other researchers who are deeply engaged in health disparities research. I’m also looking forward to learning from others relevant skills and methods. I believe knowledge from the various disciplines represented in this center can create meaningful collaborations.

Fritz Francois. Sevrain, MBA; Certificate in Business Analytics

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Evidence based approach

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I focus on structural racism as a key determinant of ethnoracial inequities in health. In my research, I drawn on administrative data on policing and wealth that are marked by geocoded information. I study the cross sections of race, ethnicity, gender, and class as social conditions undergirding structural racism and its patterned relationship to underlying conditions and psychological distress, →

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I have expertise in neighborhood effects research and its usage in assessing illness risks of policing in New York City. I have nearly two decades of pursuing methodological training using complex design national surveys. I hope to network and collaborate with similarly minded members of the Center’s community.

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I’m a palliative care physician and psychiatrist running a research team focused on improving behavioral health for people living with serious medical illnesses. I’m always eager to collaborative with others lending my content expertise in behavioral health and serious illness/palliatrive care, as well as methodological support in qualitative and mixed methods work, clinical research, literature →

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I enjoy collaborating with others on projects in my content area focused on epidemiological approaches to understanding disparities for people living with behavioral health conditions, particularly vis-a-vis their medical care and outcomes.

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Studying access to care and health disparities including diffusion of treatments to groups in need.

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I have committed substantial research in the area and have mentored many faculty and trainees in these areas.

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I am very interested in evaluating ways to identify, and respond, to social determinants of health in our patient population, particularly in the settings of obesity and teenage pregnancy. My clinical experience as a pediatrician and preventive medicine resident in the Health for Life Clinic (pediatric obesity clinic) and the TAPP (Teenage Parenting Program) Clinic have given me an understanding →

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My clinical experience as a pediatrician, in combination with my master’s in health informatics and my current research and clinical experience in the preventive medicine residency program, gives me a unique perspective and understanding of the complex issues inherent in our health care system in the context of equitable health care.
It would be exciting to be a part of this initiative working →

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My research focuses on developing social psychological and communication-based interventions to improve engagement in advance care planning (ACP) and end-of-life care and care among minority cancer patients including African American and Latino cancer patients. As a recent recipient of a K07 award I plan to build my research in intervention development to improve engagement in ACP and end-of-life →

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I am a formally trained social/experimental psychologist. I have expertise in patient-provider communication and health disparities research study design and qualitative and quantitative methodologies and analytic approaches. My work has been recognized through funding and career awards from the NIH NCI American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Palliative Care Research →

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My primary interest centers on working with communities on the ground. In learning the stories and experiences of members of the community, I seek to understand the larger structural factors that contribute to illness and disease and hope to bring attention to addressing the root causes through preventative measures. I am passionate about maternal and child health and issues surrounding nutrition →

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I will bring my experiences working with the Reproductive and Child Health program at a non-governmental organization and partnering with students and professors on nutrition and food systems in Ghana. Through these experiences, I have gained exposure to qualitative and quantitative research methods and awareness on issues I am highly driven to address in my future career. As a member of the →

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Research experience in cancer screening & prevention, genetic epidemiology, and risk modeling with attention to equity across diverse populations. Clinical insight as a primary care physician who has cared for diverse patient panels in 3 major U.S. cities.

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Interest in cancer disparities. Complementary research expertise in implementation science, qualitative methods. I have a particular interest in working with Chinese-speaking patients given I am a bilingual PCP who spent 6 years as a PCP for a largely Chinese-speaking panel at my prior institution.

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As a collaborator and student, I would like to address health disparities from a social context and help conduct research and data analysis related to the cause. I am open to attending public health events giving related talks and presentations for a health education standpoint to let the world better understand the importance of health equity.

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I would love to work with people who share my commitment who might need assistance in collecting and analyzing information. I am also looking for collaborators who are enthusiastic about public education and would be open to exploring innovative ways of communicating our findings and insights to diverse audiences, and overall to foster greater awareness and understanding of health equity.

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Dr. Joseph Shin is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Co-Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights. He oversees clinical operations for medical forensic evaluations for asylees and survivors of torture and complex trauma. He also conducts research studying the healthcare experiences of sex trafficking victims examining barriers to victim identification and effective linkage →

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I hope to connect to other researchers and advocates interested in health disparities in vulnerable populations and victims of human rights abuses. I believe multi-disciplinary collaborations bridging public health medicine human rights law criminal justice policy and social sciences can produce innovative research and insights into complex problems.

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I am an informatics professional and researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine. In my primary, operational role, I work with a team of analysts and software developers to coordinate clinical and translational research informatics efforts at WCM, liaising with investigators directly to determine their requirements and matching them with the appropriate tools and services that best meet their needs.
In →

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My operational role as an informatics professional leaves me uniquely situated to benefit the Center by providing support for Center research initiatives seeking to make use of electronic patient data, both within the administrative and regulatory realm (how do I get data? Whom should I ask for data? What sort of approval do I need?) and within the informatics realm (how do I connect data sets →

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I would like to offer my expertise in the field of palliative medicine as a clinician. Additionally, I have conducted mixed methods research focusing on medical interpretation and communication needs of patients with Non-English Language Preference (NELP) living with a life-limiting illness or at end-of-life.

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I am looking to learn more research skills and conduct studies that will further improve the communication needs of patients with NELP.
Additionally, I would like to learn how to integrate advocacy work into my career path.

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I can offer in vitro and in vivo experimental models to understand molecular aspects of disease such as cancer. I also have experience with engaging underrepresented communities in health related areas such as infectious and metabolic disease, interacting with health systems, and education.

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Strategies to increase productive and equitable interactions between communities of color, the underserved, and healthcare service providers to improve inclusion in clinical research.

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I am a Physician Assistant. I am currently teaching Clinical Assessment and Behavioral/Psychiatric medicine at the Physician Assistant school at Ithaca College. I have practiced Emergency medicine and Psychiatry as a PA for over a decade.
I also have an MFA and I believe in the value of the arts.

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I would like the skills and opportunities to better serve health equity. The PA profession is based, at its inception, on mobilizing clinicians to address health equity, health disparities and the needs of the underserved. I also believe in scaling these complex aims to address and include broader community, environmental, educational, inclusion, and aesthetic needs, to name a few.

Harsh Sonar, Master of Public Health (MPH)

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I would like to offer my expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analysis to support research and projects aimed at understanding and addressing health disparities. I am also committed to applying my knowledge in public health policy and antimicrobial resistance to advance initiatives that improve disease prevention and control

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I am looking for collaborators who are passionate about health equity and interested in combining their experience in public health, healthcare, or policy with data-driven approaches. I am particularly eager to work with individuals or organizations focused on addressing infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and broader public health challenges through research, education, and community →

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Over the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that addressing the HIV epidemic in the U.S. requires attention to relationship factors. Relationship status and the agreements couples form about sex with partners outside their relationship are now components in the guidance for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Couples HIV Testing and →

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As a research focused clinical psychologist, I am deeply invested in the study of health disparities related to substance use and HIV infection, particularly those impacting sexual minority men. I have substantial expertise in grant writing, study management, and dissemination. I look forward to the opportunity to learn about and engage with the work of colleagues in the New York City area with →

Gabriella M. Steinberg, Global and Public Health Sciences

Health Equity/Research Interest

I seek to integrate my personal experiences and academic understandings of health disparities to work towards researching ways to improve the health outcomes of marginalized groups.

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As a Global and Public Health Sciences major, I have focused my academic career on learning about fundamental methods, knowledge systems, and interdisciplinary issues that are essential for properly addressing health disparities. Moreover, I have a background in both the sciences and social/political advocacy that will allow me to contribute unique, informed ideas and perspectives to whatever →

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I’m a general internist and a health services researcher. My overall research goal is to improve outcomes for adults with chronic health conditions. In particular I have been focused on congestive heart failure (CHF). As a fellow at WCM I studied social cognitive and sensory deficits among adults with CHF and the effect of these factors on patients’ health behaviors and outcomes. This work →

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Over the next few years I will be involved in a series of community-engaged research projects which focus on home care workers a vulnerable group of paraprofessionals. My goal is to design novel interventions which improve the quality of care delivered by home care workers to adults with heart failure and to integrate the home care workers into the overall healthcare team. Ultimately I hope that →

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I would like to offer experience in working with the neurorehabilitation population, a group of individuals who have significantly reduced ability to access care due to financial, physical, and cognitive limitations. I have clinical trial design and implementation experience.

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I am looking for a collaborator with experience in mixed methods research who can assist in understanding results from device/user studies and how to implement changes based on participant feedback.

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I am a public policy researcher with an emphasis on state and local government, and I look specifically at the opioid epidemic in New York State’s many different communities.

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I am looking for partners with an interest in research, experience in government, or lived experience navigating social systems, especially around drug policy.

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As a collaborator, I would like to offer my perspective on health disparities. A view I’ve gained working as an obstetric registered nurse with populations from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
I can recognize gaps in care and would like to work to reduce health disparities among pregnant women in vulnerable populations.

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What I hope to gain from a collaborator is the opportunity to learn and be involved in the research agenda, data collection, and data analysis of health disparities among vulnerable populations.

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Hira Tahir, Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery

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I bring a strong background in clinical medicine and research, with experience in patient-centered care, medical education, and community outreach. I am eager to contribute by sharing insights from my clinical experiences, assisting with research design and implementation, and collaborating on initiatives that promote equitable healthcare access.

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I am seeking collaboration with professionals dedicated to advancing health equity through research, advocacy, and clinical innovation. I am particularly interested in engaging with mentors and peers who can provide opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, guidance in impactful research, and support in translating evidence-based findings into meaningful community interventions.

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My research focus is to better understand cancer risk and prognosis by incorporating biospecimens and molecular tools in epidemiologic studies. Previously, I led research on cancer in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) cohort for the last 14 years, including work on lifestyle risk factors, biomarkers, genetics and gene expression. At Weill Cornell Medicine, I am Division Chief of Epidemiology in the →

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I have extensive experience as a cancer epidemiologist. I am interested in collaborating and/or mentoring others who could benefit from an epidemiologist on their team. As the Division Chief of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health Sciences education and mentoring are very important to me and as our division grows we aim to play a larger role in education related to training in →

I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Joy Ming

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Student/Trainee/Staff Member

MB (Marybeth) Mitcham, MPH, PhD

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Alyse Mizia, MS

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Academic Member

Susana Morales, MD

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I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Hannah Morris, M.Ed.

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m an educator committed to diversity, equity and inclusion education, I’m a clinician practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Juan Miguel Mosquera, MD, MSc

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Rachel L. Moster

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Community Member

Susan Mueller

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Sushmita Mukherjee, PhD, MS

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Priya Mukhi, BS

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice

Eunyoung Myung, PhD in Mass Communication

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Academic Member

Iris Navarro-Millan, MD

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I’m a community-based leader interested in collaboration to improve health equity, I’m an undergraduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Natalie Nguyen, HBHS

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Academic Member

Jeff Niederdeppe, PhD

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice

Molly Nowels, PhD

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Intern

Jazmin J. Nugra-Zumba

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a trainee practicing patient-centered care and advocating for equitable access to care

Dana O’Toole, M.D.

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Affiliate Member

Angela Odoms-Young, PhD

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, Academic Member

Olorunseun O.. Ogunwobi, MD, PhD, MS-CTS

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I’m a researcher involved with health equity research or practice, I’m a graduate student involved with or seeking opportunities for health equity research or practice

Shariwa A. Oke

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