Dr. Radhika Sundararajan

Biography

Radhika Sundararajan is an Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her expertise as a physician-scientist focuses on understanding social determinants of health, particularly in low-resource settings. Her research has spanned infectious diseases such as HIV and malaria, as well as chronic conditions including hypertension and gestational diabetes. Dr. Sundararajan has conducted significant research on healthcare utilization among marginalized communities, emphasizing the roles of informal healthcare providers and traditional healers. Her recent efforts include implementing innovative healthcare interventions directed at enhancing HIV testing among populations using informal care systems in Africa. She has been principal investigator on multiple grants, including a K23 Career Development award aimed at improving HIV testing uptake in Uganda, and has published numerous articles addressing barriers to healthcare access. In addition to her work in infectious disease, Dr. Sundararajan is involved in community health initiatives aimed at improving screening for gestational diabetes among urban populations in India. With a strong background in implementation science and mixed-methods research, her work is vital in advancing public health outcomes in resource-limited environments.

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