Dr. Donna Parker

Biography

Dr. Donna Parker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University. She has a Sc.D. in maternal child health from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on smoking cessation among patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and involves multiple studies aimed at preventing relapse among underserved populations, including pregnant women and incarcerated individuals. Dr. Parker is the Director of the Community Health Research Center and has led significant NIH-funded projects such as translating COPD guidelines into primary care practice, and addressing partner abuse in pregnant women. She advocates for maternal child health issues, addressing environmental tobacco smoke exposure, and the implications of postpartum depression and stress among women. Dr. Parker's extensive background in cardiovascular epidemiology, coupled with her teaching experience in public health, underscores her commitment to integrating research and practical application in healthcare.

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