Dr. Angela Chen

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Chen's research focuses on developing and implementing tech-based interventions to address behaviors associated with HPV vaccination, HIV/STI, and substance abuse, particularly among vulnerable populations such as ethnic minority and immigrant youth and young adults. As a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she continues to provide direct care to individuals facing mental health and substance use issues. With previous experience as an Emeritus Professor at Arizona State University and as a visiting professor at the University of California-San Francisco's Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, Dr. Chen is committed to mentoring PhD students and advancing the field through her extensive research initiatives. Her work encompasses culturally tailored approaches to health promotion and cross-cultural health research, utilizing technology to enhance health interventions. Dr. Chen has led multiple funded projects aimed at improving vaccination rates and preventing health disparities among high-risk populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Leading research and teaching initiatives in Behavioral Mental Health Nursing.

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Arizona State University •

Contributed to research and teaching in nursing.

Visiting Professor

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of California-San Francisco •

Engaged in cross-institutional research focusing on HIV/AIDS.

Awards

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Phillip Xu Mentorship Award

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Fellows American Association Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology