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Nina S. Parikh is a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University School of Global Public Health, with years of research experience and methodological expertise in public health, particularly health services research and medical sociology. Her research focuses on examining the social, psychosocial, and cultural factors that influence health needs in ethnic-racial populations, with an aim to develop strategies that address health inequities among underserved groups, especially immigrants and the elderly. Dr. Parikh's work involves collaboration with scholars to explore the social determinants of health, with specific attention to social network mechanisms that relate to the prevention of vascular diseases. Her community-based, grant-funded studies investigate the well-being of older adults, social cohesion, access to healthcare services, and disparities in community-based palliative care for chronically ill elders. Prior to joining NYU, she was the Interim Director of Research at the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College. She has received grant support from several institutions including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the NYC Department for the Aging.
New York University School of Global Public Health • New York, NY
Teaches and conducts research on social determinants of health, health inequities, and community-based care for older adults.
Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, Hunter College • New York, NY
Oversaw and guided research and evaluation studies at the center.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.