Professor
Education and Training
Ph.D., 2009 - Nursing, University of California, San Francisco
Biography
My program of research focuses on the identification of factors associated with poor physical health among older adults with schizophrenia in order to design effective interventions.
Associated Programs
- BSN Entry to DNP — Advanced Nursing Focus
- PhD, Nursing
Research Areas
Aging and Life Course Health
Community and Population Health
Health Equity
Mental and Behavioral Health
Research Interests
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 - PARQuit Smoking Cessation Program for Adults with Serious Mental Illness , PI . Sponsor: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program, Sponsor Award ID: T32IR4673
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 - UCSF Street Nursing , Co-PI . Sponsor: Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, Sponsor Award ID: unknown
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022 - VIP smoking cessation intervention for adults with serious mental illness , PI . Sponsor: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program, Sponsor Award ID: T291P0235
December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2016 - Factors Associated to Poor Mobility in Older Adults with Schizophrenia , Principal Investigator . Sponsor: NIH, Sponsor Award ID: K23AG044438
Publications
Older adults with serious mental illness engagement in a smoking cessation program: A mixed-methods evaluation.
Publication Year
2026
Implementation Facilitators and Barriers for Home Visitors Discussing Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Qualitative Study.
Publication Year
2026
Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in older adults with visual impairment: a systematic review.
Publication Year
2026