Satish Kedia

Dr. Satish Kedia is a Professor and SBS PhD Program Coordinator in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Memphis School of Public Health. He holds a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of Kentucky, an MPH from the University of Manchester (UK), and a Certificate in Medical Behavioral Science. His research focuses on addiction, substance use treatment, cancer care, caregiving, and rural health disparities, with an emphasis on qualitative and mixed methods. Dr. Kedia has managed over $17 million in research grants as PI/Co-PI from SAMHSA, NIH, and others. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and is a recipient of the University Research Professorship, Dunavant Professorship, and 'Advisor Extraordinaire' for mentoring over 30 doctoral students.

Education:

• PhD, Medical Anthropology, University of Kentucky
• MPH, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
• Certificate in Medical Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky

Research Interests:

Dr. Kedia's work addresses opioid treatment, overdose, harm reduction in rural populations, and substance use among marginalized groups. He also investigates disparities in e-cigarette perceptions, driving under substance influence, and healthcare access for cancer survivors. His methodologies include large-scale data analysis and community-based interventions.

Grants & Awards:

• $13M+ as PI, $4M+ as Co-PI in NIH/SAMHSA grants
• University Research Professorship (202X)
• Dunavant University Professorship (202X)
• Summit Award (202X)

Advising:

Guided 30+ doctoral and 80+ master's students in public health research. Focuses on methodological training and preparing future public health leaders.