Andrzej Kulczycki

Andrzej Kulczycki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Organization at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health. He has held this position since 2009, following roles as Assistant Professor (2000–2006) and in various research capacities across UAB's public health and medical centers. His research focuses on public health policy, vaccination strategies, demography, reproductive health, and healthcare access. He holds a PhD in Demography from the University of Michigan (1995), an MSc from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (1987), and a BA in Geography from Durham University (1986).

Dr. Kulczycki's work addresses challenges in immunization delivery, particularly through community pharmacies, and explores barriers to adult and pediatric vaccination. He has led studies on HPV vaccination adherence, pneumococcal immunization practices, and the social determinants of health disparities. His grants include projects funded by the CDC, Merck, Pfizer, and the Mississippi State Department of Health, focusing on improving vaccination access and evaluating health initiatives.

His research spans global health topics, including reproductive health in Africa, Arab-American assimilation patterns, and the demographic implications of population growth. Notable contributions include analyses of vaccine hesitancy, adherence to zoster vaccine regimens, and the role of pharmacists in expanding immunization services. He has authored over 100 scholarly works and co-edited a volume on population studies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges public health policy, clinical practice, and sociological insights to address both local and global health challenges.

Key awards and honors include sustained recognition for his contributions to public health research (though specific named awards are not listed in the text). He mentors students through UAB's academic programs and collaborates widely across institutions to advance healthcare equity and evidence-based practice.