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.
- Megan Petrov's researches sleep; sleep disorders; health disparities; behavioral sleep medicine; health outcomes and services research; maternal-child health; treatment adherence; pain; stroke; obesity; and cardiovascular disease.
- 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.