Alison Hamilton

Dr. Alison Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine. She serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Veterans Health Administration, focusing on implementation science approaches to improve healthcare for women veterans.

• HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award (2021-2026)
• Enhancing Mental and Physical Health of Women through Engagement and Retention (EMPOWER) QUERI 2.0 (2020-2025)
• Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Learning Network Hub Site (2019-2022)

Her research spans implementation science, women's health, veterans' healthcare, and mental health, with a strong emphasis on health equity. Dr. Hamilton employs sophisticated qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to understand how to effectively implement evidence-based practices in real-world healthcare settings, particularly for vulnerable populations including women veterans and people living with HIV.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving healthcare systems through implementation science, with particular attention to women veterans' health needs, HIV care implementation, and mental health service delivery. Her work often examines organizational and contextual factors that influence successful implementation of evidence-based practices.

Dr. Hamilton has received the HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award, recognizing her significant contributions to health services research focused on veterans' healthcare.

• Principal Investigator on 9 major research projects totaling millions of dollars in funding
• Extensive publication record with over 100 peer-reviewed articles
• Active collaborations with multiple VA healthcare systems and research centers

Dr. Hamilton leads a robust research program that integrates implementation science with women's health and veterans' healthcare, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate research findings into improved healthcare practices.