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Kimberly M. Nelson earned her MPH in epidemiology and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Washington. She holds a Master's degree from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. Dr. Nelson has a strong academic background in public health psychology, and her research primarily focuses on the psychological and structural determinants of health inequities, with a specific emphasis on sexual health inequities affecting marginalized adolescents and adults. She investigates ethical and legal issues surrounding sexual health research interventions aimed at adolescents, looking into effective and ethical data collection methodologies for health promotion. As the Director of the Community Health Sciences PhD Program at Boston University’s School of Public Health, she is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic and broader community. Dr. Nelson’s work involves collaboration with community-based organizations and conducting qualitative research to better understand the lived experiences of the populations she serves. Her commitment to social justice and equity underpins her approach to research and academia, emphasizing the importance of cultural humility and the ongoing process of learning about systemic inequalities.
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