Akshat Kapoor

Akshat Kapoor serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Health Services and Information Management at East Carolina University's College of Allied Health Sciences. His work bridges health informatics and public health practice, with particular emphasis on translating digital health innovations into community settings. Professional affiliations include active membership in AMIA, IEEE, and NC Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to health technology implementation.

Dr. Kapoor's research program centers on patient-centered informatics solutions for vulnerable populations. Key thrusts include: cancer survivorship support systems (notably the ACESO decision aid framework), electronic health record optimization for chronic disease management, and innovative social media analytics for public health surveillance. His methodology combines rigorous informatics design with community-engaged implementation, often focusing on rural health disparities in Eastern North Carolina. Recent work demonstrates how Twitter data can reveal patterns in breast cancer survivorship concerns and LGBT youth victimization.

Publication trends over the past decade reveal a strategic evolution from foundational work in clinical decision support (2015-2017) toward implementation science and community health informatics (2018-2021). His most impactful contributions address the 'last mile' problem in digital health - developing practical frameworks for delivering survivorship care plans and substance misuse resources through accessible platforms. This trajectory shows increasing emphasis on health equity, with multiple studies targeting low-income populations and rural communities.

Dr. Kapoor's scientific recognition includes:

• Dean's Award for Outstanding Performance in Teaching (College of Allied Health Sciences, 2019)

As Principal Investigator on two major grants ($750k+ total), Dr. Kapoor directs significant research infrastructure. The BCData360 project (KBR Trust-funded) develops community-led substance misuse portals, while the UNC Chapel Hill collaboration implements data-driven overdose prevention. These projects provide students with hands-on experience in community health data systems. His service as Co-Chair for HICSS health IT mini-tracks and peer reviewer for JMIR demonstrates leadership in the informatics community.

Though no formal lab name is documented, Dr. Kapoor leads a research collective focused on practical health informatics applications. The team operates through ECU's health sciences infrastructure, with strong ties to community health organizations in Eastern North Carolina. Current projects emphasize translatable solutions - moving from academic prototypes like ACESO to community-deployed systems such as BCData360 that directly impact public health outcomes in underserved regions.