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Dr. Kathryn Himmelstein is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases. She holds an MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and an MSEd from St. John's University. Dr. Himmelstein's research primarily focuses on intersections of racial and economic justice in health care. Her prior research examined the disproportionate punishment of LGBTQ youth in schools and within the judicial system, as well as the impact of raising the minimum wage to $15/hour on women health care workers. She has also investigated financial underinvestment in hospitals serving patients of color, highlighting critical disparities in health care access and quality. Through her work, Dr. Himmelstein aims to address these injustices and advocate for policy changes that can improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.
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