Chenjuan MaView profile
Assistant Professor
Chenjuan Ma is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she conducts health services research focused on optimizing nursing care, patient safety, and outcomes, particularly in home healthcare and among vulnerable populations such as persons with dementia and racial/ethnic minorities. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and degrees in nursing from Xi'an Jiaotong University, China. Education: PhD, University of Pennsylvania (2012) MSN, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China (2008) BSN, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China (2005) Her research integrates theories and methodologies from nursing, sociology, medicine, statistics, and data science, with expertise in large datasets and quantitative analysis. She is currently leading a National Institute on Aging-funded project on racial and ethnic disparities in home health care for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Her work spans health policy, nursing workforce dynamics, care quality, and health equity. Her recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong trend in home health care quality, disparities in access and outcomes, geriatric care, mental health, and innovative models like internet-based nursing services. She frequently employs advanced statistical methods and large national datasets to address critical gaps in healthcare delivery and equity. Scientific Awards: Vivian G. Prins Global Scholar, NYU (2021) New Investigator Award, AcademyHealth (2020) Vivian G. Prins Global Scholar, NYU (2020) Columbia University Scholarship (2019) NYU CTSI Fellowship (2018) President Gutmann Leadership Award (2011) ThinkSwiss Award (2011) Rising Star, STTI (2011) She is actively mentoring PhD students and has contributed to policy-relevant research on nurse work environment, staffing, and patient outcomes. Her collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She is a member of AcademyHealth, American Nurses Association, Eastern Nursing Research Society, and Sigma Theta Tau. Her research has significant implications for improving care delivery models, reducing disparities, and shaping health policy, particularly in long-term and home-based care settings.







