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Yasi Zamani-Hank is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and the Director of the MSU Primary Care Research Collaborative at Michigan State University. With a background in social perinatal epidemiology, her research focuses on the socioecological determinants of maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly examining disparities through the lenses of life course and health equity frameworks. Zamani-Hank's work investigates the effects of adverse childhood experiences on maternal and infant health, exploring psychosocial protective factors that can mitigate the risks associated with such adversities. Her research also includes analyzing the impact of macro-level policies on maternal and infant health outcomes, contributing to discussions around health equity and policy improvements such as the Affordable Care Act and cash transfer programs for families. As a co-investigator for the RxKids project in Flint, Michigan, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assess the impacts of innovative public health interventions. Previously, she worked at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and completed her PhD in Epidemiology at Michigan State University.
Department of Psychology