Hae-Ra Han

Hae-Ra Han is a Professor and Associate Dean for Community Programs and Initiatives at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, with a joint appointment at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her work focuses on health literacy and equity for underserved populations.

Research Interests

Dr. Han’s research transforms traditional healthcare paradigms by empowering patients to navigate health systems. Key areas include:

• Health literacy improvement for ethnic minorities
• Cervical cancer screening in immigrant communities
• Chronic condition self-management (dementia, diabetes, hypertension)
• Community-engaged research frameworks
• Social determinants of health

Scientific Awards

• International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (2018)
• Johns Hopkins Provost Discovery Award (2018)
• Best Paper of the Year Award (2017)
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2011)
• Outstanding Community Service Award (2006)

Publications & Grants

Recent work examines digital health interventions for marginalized groups, health literacy in implementation science, and community participatory approaches. She holds leadership roles in multiple Johns Hopkins centers including the Center for Equity in Aging and PROMOTE Center.