Dr. Kristin Konnyu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristin J. Konnyu is an adjunct assistant professor specializing in Health Services and Policy Practice at Brown University. An accomplished epidemiologist and implementation scientist, Dr. Konnyu is affiliated with the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health (CESH) and plays a crucial role in managing evidence synthesis projects for the AHRQ-designated Brown University Evidence-Based Practice Center. With a multidisciplinary educational background in biological sciences, rehabilitation sciences, education, and epidemiology, she brings a diverse perspective to her public health initiatives. Recent research interests include examining the barriers to and facilitators of citizens' willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as designing interventions aimed at increasing vaccine uptake by addressing key factors. Dr. Konnyu also explores innovative methods for synthesizing complex interventions evaluated across various clinical fields, such as diabetes quality improvement and substance use disorders among adolescents. Her experience includes teaching evidence synthesis and implementation methods in graduate-level workshops, engaging governmental stakeholders and users in the process.

Research Interests

Courses

PHP1920 Senior Seminar PHP2415 Introduction to Evidence-based Medicine PHP1910 Public Health Senior Seminar

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics