Wei-Ti Chen

Wei-Ti Chen is a Professor at the UCLA School of Nursing, specializing in HIV care intervention research, stigma reduction, and health policy development for marginalized populations including Asian communities, immigrants, and sexual minorities. Her work combines qualitative narratives and quantitative analysis to improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life.

• Education:
  • BSN, Syracuse University (1994)
  • MSN, University of Texas at Austin (1995)
  • PhD, Columbia University (2002)

Dr. Chen's research focuses on:

• Antiretroviral therapy adherence
• Stigma reduction mechanisms
• Mental health stressor management
• Cultural adaptation of interventions
• Family dynamics in chronic disease
• Global health disparities

Her 2023-2022 publications demonstrate expertise in cross-cultural HIV stigma measurement, mental health impacts of pandemics, dyadic cancer care, and language barrier effects in healthcare. Recent work includes path analysis of acculturation factors and qualitative studies with Myanmar populations.

Scientific accolades include:

• 2023 Induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
• 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award (Deh-Yu Junior College of Nursing)
• 2016 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
• 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award (Columbia University School of Nursing)

Dr. Chen collaborates with international teams across China, Myanmar, and California to refine healthcare delivery for stigmatized populations, with ongoing work in culturally adapted HIV stigma-reduction interventions and policy development.