Courtney Queen

Courtney Queen, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), where she has been affiliated since 2016. Her research focuses on leveraging technology for public health solutions, particularly in aging populations, global health crises, and infectious diseases.

Dr. Queen holds a PhD and MS from the University of North Texas (2009, 2004) and a BS from Hardin-Simmons University (1997). Her work spans medical informatics, gerontology, and healthcare delivery innovation, with a strong emphasis on addressing healthcare disparities in marginalized communities.

Her research interests include:

• Mobile health (mHealth) applications for disease detection (e.g., Buruli ulcer, skin lesions)
• Pandemic impacts on mental health and loneliness among older adults
• Healthcare accessibility and policy in post-conflict regions (e.g., Latvia, Baltic states)
• Technology-mediated solutions for loneliness and anxiety mitigation

Dr. Queen’s recent work explores:

• EU health systems and hospital satisfaction among elderly patients
• Baltic states’ responses to pandemic-related healthcare challenges
• Drive-thru clinics as pandemic-era healthcare models

She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges. No specific grants or awards are listed in her profile, but her work demonstrates active engagement in community-based primary healthcare and medical education pedagogy.