Jade Burns

Jade Burns, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing within the Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences. Her work focuses on adolescent sexual health, health equity, and technology-driven interventions.

• Education: PhD from University of Michigan, MSN from University of Pennsylvania, BSN from University of Michigan

Research Interests: Dr. Burns specializes in community-engaged research and digital health strategies to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes for adolescent Black males. She also advocates for nursing practice improvements in underserved areas.

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize social media interventions, STI self-testing, HPV vaccination gamification, and addressing trauma-informed care for Black male adolescents through digital platforms.

Scientific Awards:

• Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine – Racial Justice and Health Equity Award, 2022
• Detroit Regional Chamber - Leadership Detroit fellow, 2020
• Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation Clinical Scholar, 2017
• National Health Service Corp Scholar, 2014
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing Jonas Nurse Leader, 2014
• Paul Ambrose Scholar, 2013

Advising & Grants: Dr. Burns mentors nursing and public health students. Current NIH/NIMHD grant K08MD017303 explores new media for sexual health access among Black youth in Detroit.