Dr. Tracy Battaglia

Biography

Tracy Battaglia is an adjunct professor at Boston University, leading the Women’s Health Unit within the Women's Health Interdisciplinary Research Center. She has dedicated her career to advancing health equity, particularly for women historically marginalized and at risk. Her research emphasizes community engagement to improve access to care for at-risk women and focuses on innovative approaches to address health disparities. Over twenty years of experience at Boston Medical Center, where she learned firsthand about the inequities in care, led her to foster initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and support for cancer disparities. Battaglia's work has been integral in creating inclusive health care environments and developing evidence-based interventions that reduce disparities in breast cancer care. In her role, she contributes to multiple initiatives, including the NIH study aimed at reducing opioid deaths and the National Cancer Institute's cooperative groups. She actively mentors trainees in health equity research and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to the field. Battaglia’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion integrates her academic work with a fundamental aim to change how health care is delivered, ensuring equitable access for all patients.

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