About
DeShana Tracey is a Researcher at the Yale Center for Clinical and Community Research, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine's Internal Medicine Department. She collaborates with Dr. Jaimie Meyer on HIV/AIDS, substance use, mental illness, homelessness, and criminal justice system research, and supports Dr. Tami Sullivan’s work on domestic violence and HIV intersections. Previously, she worked with Dr. Sandra Springer on HIV/AIDS, substance use, and medication-assisted treatment studies.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2022), Quinnipiac University
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (2016), Quinnipiac University
Research interests focus on addressing health disparities in vulnerable populations, including marginalized communities affected by substance use disorders, mental illness, homelessness, and systemic inequities. Her work bridges clinical and community-based approaches to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Labs/Teams: J. Meyer Lab (Primary affiliation).