Dr. Daphne Koinis Mitchell

Biography

Daphne Koinis-Mitchell is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She serves as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Pediatrics and leads the Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Hasbro Children's Hospital. Her research focuses on identifying multi-level factors that contribute to health disparities in urban children, particularly in areas such as asthma, sleep health, and obesity. With a commitment to integrating biological, behavioral, and clinical approaches, she aims to develop personalized treatment strategies that improve health outcomes for high-risk children. Koinis-Mitchell has been the principal investigator for numerous NIH-funded studies that investigate the complex interactions between chronic illness, sleep quality, and physical health. She passionately mentors trainees and faculty, promoting professional development and diversity within the research community. Her extensive work includes contributions to understanding the impact of cultural context on chronic disease management and health behavior.

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