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Amanda Fallin-Bennett, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, with affiliations in the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and the Markey Cancer Center. Her work focuses on substance use, harm reduction, and health equity, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (2011), University of Kentucky
- Master of Science in Nursing (2009), University of Kentucky
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2007), University of Kentucky
Her research explores polysubstance use, recovery frameworks, and public health policy, with recent articles addressing fentanyl test strip utilization, recovery capital in justice-involved women, and reproductive health access for recovery communities. She emphasizes health equity in tobacco control and social justice in substance use prevention.
Scientific Awards:
- Nursing Grant Scholars (2016)
- Research Protégé of the Year (2019)
- Vernon Johnson Recovery Advocate of the Year (2019)
- Scholar Award (2017)
- Research Award (2019)
She actively leads grants like the UK Harm Reduction Hub and Smoke-Free Policy and Behavioral Health initiatives, collaborating with Vital Strategies and KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Her work spans opioid use disorder, tobacco cessation, and policy implementation in rural Southern states.
