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Dr. Michelle Scotton Franklin is a nurse scientist and dual-certified nurse practitioner dedicated to advancing health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. With extensive experience in research, clinical practice, teaching, and health policy engagement, she has demonstrated a sustained commitment to improving health and well-being for marginalized communities. Dr. Franklin conducts research and disseminates findings to inform clinical applications that advance the science of health equity at local, national, and international levels. She convenes teams of individuals with IDD, family caregivers, healthcare providers, organization leaders, researchers, health policymakers, and elected officials to work towards addressing long-standing injustices and unmet needs impacting the IDD community. Her research focuses on addressing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes for people with IDD, while also advocating for health policy collaboration to increase access to quality healthcare and support services, thereby facilitating thriving communities and preventing institutionalization.
Duke Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences • Durham, NC
Core Faculty Member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and involved in research and teaching.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)