Quynh Nguyen

Fostering collaboration across sectors to enhance public health outcomes, Quynh Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Her research is at the intersection of technology and health, focusing on contextual and economic factors that contribute to health disparities. By leveraging big data sources, she aims to uncover the underlying social determinants of health and develop strategies to address these disparities. Dr. Nguyen's academic journey began with a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University, where she developed a keen interest in the biological and social factors influencing health. She further honed her expertise by earning a PhD in Epidemiology from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her innovative research approach, which often involves the use of advanced statistical methods and computational tools. Her research interests are diverse, encompassing neighborhoods, social epidemiology, and the use of social media data to understand health behaviors. Dr. Nguyen is particularly interested in how partial differential equations and harmonic analysis can be applied to model complex health phenomena. She also explores the potential of platforms like Google Street View to provide insights into environmental factors affecting health. In addition to her research, Dr. Nguyen is committed to mentoring the next generation of public health professionals. She actively engages with students and colleagues to foster a collaborative learning environment, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches to solving public health challenges. Her work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications for policy and community health interventions.