Dr. Alison Buttenheim

Professor

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Biography

Alison M. Buttenheim is the Patricia Bleznak Silverstein Howard Silverstein Term Endowed Professor in Global Women’s Health at Penn Nursing. She serves as the Director of Engagement at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and is the Scientific Director of the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics. Dr. Buttenheim's research primarily focuses on the application of behavioral insights in infectious disease prevention and the implementation of evidence-based practices across various domains. Her work spans initiatives aimed at improving vaccine acceptance, HIV treatment, and infectious disease prevention, with a notable commitment to addressing health disparities. A core faculty member in Penn’s Master of Public Health program, she plays an integral role in interdisciplinary engagement across multiple programs within the university. Dr. Buttenheim is a recognized leader in health policy and has been involved in significant projects addressing vaccine hesitancy and health behavior interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Penn Nursing • Philadelphia, PA

Endowed professor focusing on Global Women’s Health and Director of Engagement at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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