Faculty

Amy McQueen’s research is aimed at finding ways to help individuals engage in positive behavioral change and to improve population health by creating systems-level change. She studies the interplay between health behaviors and cognitive, psychosocial and environmental determinants.  McQueen applies social psychology and health behavior theory to develop, implement and evaluate behavioral interventions to increase […]

Ilana Seff’s research agenda is focused on improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized populations across the globe through evidence-based public health solutions. Her extensive research experience encompasses the prevention of violence against women and girls, particularly in humanitarian settings, and the psychosocial well-being and mental health of refugees and other displaced populations. Seff’s work […]

Morgan Shields studies the quality and accountability of behavioral health care. Her research focuses on identifying and implementing strategies to improve the use of evidence-based practices, ensuring patient-centered care and promoting equity. Shields is particularly interested in the policy dimensions — such as payment and regulations — that can motivate and support quality improvement within […]

Joseph Steensma integrates science, entrepreneurship and community engagement. As a scientist and entrepreneur, Steensma has founded and led several businesses focused on advancing public health. His work aims to commercialize innovative products and services that address pressing public health challenges, bridging the gap between research and real-world application.  Steensma’s research focuses on the complex interactions […]

Emmanuel Tetteh is a trained physician and infectious-disease epidemiologist whose work focuses on applying implementation research and systems science methods to enhance health-care delivery in routine-care settings. His current research emphasizes understanding multilevel mechanisms and pathways for integrating noncommunicable-disease care into the management of individuals living with HIV in resource-limited settings.  Tetteh works primarily with […]

Jean-Francois Trani and his team at the Global Research on Inclusion and Disability (GRID) lab are dedicated to investigating the intersection of mental health, disability, aging, ethnicity/race, gender, and structural and social determinants of health, with a primary focus on conducting field research that informs public health policy and service design for marginalized populations in […]

Matthew Kreuter is a leading national public health expert in the field of health communication. His research focuses on eliminating health disparities by finding effective ways to reach and engage people on health matters, particularly members of low-income and marginalized communities. He has developed and evaluated a wide range of communication programs designed to promote health […]

Lindsey Filiatreau is an epidemiologist with expertise in leading HIV and mental health research in resource-constrained settings. Her overarching goal is to ensure equitable short- and long-term physical and mental health outcomes among people living with — or at heightened risk for — HIV.  Filiatreau uses novel epidemiologic and implementation science methods to quantify disparities in […]

Abigail Barker’s research focuses on econometric modeling and microsimulations on topics relating to health insurance markets, Medicaid payment policy, and health reform. She also studies nutrition and food policy from an economics lens, exploring pricing strategies as potential levers that can affect health in a more upstream and potentially cost-effective manner.  Her ongoing work for […]

Rachel Tabak, a registered dietitian, works on improving public health by promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity and preventing chronic diseases. Her main focus areas are interventions and environment and policy influences for promotion of healthy eating and activity behaviors in a number of community settings. This includes healthy eating and activity promotion embedded within […]