Dr. Nancy Kressin

Biography

Nancy Kressin is a Professor at Boston University, affiliated with the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Her work primarily focuses on health disparities, particularly racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare and health outcomes. She conducts clinical research related to health services, examining psychosocial and demographic factors that influence health-related behaviors, including treatment decision-making. Kressin has been involved in numerous grants and projects addressing topics such as hypertension control, oral health disparities, and the impacts of Massachusetts healthcare reform. Over her career, she has been recognized with multiple awards and honors for her contributions to the field, including prestigious research grants from institutions such as NIH. Her commitment to understanding and addressing health disparities has positioned her as a leading figure in health services research.

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