Dr. Audrey Lyndon

Professor

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Biography

Audrey Lyndon is the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor of Health Equity and Executive Vice Dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her work primarily focuses on maternal health equity, community health engagement, and the development of nursing science to address healthcare workforce needs. She has dedicated her research to key areas such as patient safety and quality of maternity and neonatal care, striving to improve communication and teamwork among clinicians. Additionally, Lyndon has researched parents’ perspectives on safety during labor and birth, and her team has conducted groundbreaking studies that have influenced quality improvement in maternal safety. With a strong emphasis on the experiences of communities facing higher rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality, her current projects aim to develop community-driven prevention strategies and to support the research priorities of survivors. She is also dedicated to mentoring and supporting clinicians and scientists from underserved communities, working to create pathways for individuals pursuing careers in nursing and related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Vice Dean

— Present

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Led initiatives focused on enhancing health equity and advancing nursing science.

Awards

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Vernice D. Ferguson Professor Health Equity

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PhD Program Mentor Year

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James P. Marjorie Livingston Chair Nursing Excellence

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Distinguished Professional Service Award

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.