Profiles in "Health Disparities" Expertise Area

  • Marley's research exams the impact of structural risk factors on health. Her current work includes the effect of housing policies on health and health behaviors on American Indian reservations.
  • Perez's program of research encompasses both theoretical and applied studies in the area of maladaptive eating, health and mental health, often using a focus on Latino populations.
  • Dr. Petrov studies sleep and circadian health and lifestyle interventions and their impact on cardiometabolic health across the life course emphasizing maternal-child and women's health and treatment adherence.
  • Dr. Lee is a community psychologist who looks at policy and environment theory, measurement and intervention approaches to promote physical activity and healthy eating, accessible for everyone.
  • Dr. Giles is currently a National Project Coordinator on special assignment for the National Social Work Program for the Veterans Health Administration.
  • Wolfersteig, a research professor in SIRC's Office of Evaluation and Partner Contracts, works with agency partners to design and perform prevention program evaluations, provide trainings and disseminate findings.
  • Rodney Joseph is a behavioral scientist with a program of research focused on the development and implementation of community-based, theory-driven, culturally and individually tailored, physical activity interventions.