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Elizabeth L. Tung, MD, MS is a researcher and practicing internist at the University of Chicago, focusing on disparities in chronic disease management and the roles of race, place, and poverty. Her work includes community-based strategies to improve chronic disease management in areas such as East St. Louis, Chinatown New York, and West Providence, as well as addressing health disparities on the South Side of Chicago. Tung's research investigates the relationships between race, poverty, and access to healthcare among adults with chronic diseases. She has published extensively on topics related to these issues, including implicit bias and retail redlining. Tung is also exploring the intersection of community violence and chronic disease through geospatial analytical tools. Her research activities are supported by funding from various NIH grants, enabling her to lead initiatives aimed at preventing youth violence and addressing upstream structural determinants of health.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Researcher and practicing internist focusing on health disparities and chronic disease management.
Department of Philosophy