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Anna Gu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Administration and Public Health at St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her academic roles include teaching courses such as INTRO TO PHARMACOECONOMICS and SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARM PRACTI. Her research focuses on public health disparities, chronic disease management, and healthcare policy, with particular emphasis on diabetes care quality, hypertension treatment patterns, and racial/ethnic health inequities. She has contributed to studies analyzing NHANES data to assess trends in diabetes and hypertension management across U.S. populations.
Her research highlights include examining disparities in food insecurity during the 2020 NYC summer, exploring the burden of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, and investigating medication error prevention systems. She has also published on off-label prescribing practices in oncology and the impact of drug shortages on healthcare systems. Her work intersects clinical practice, public health policy, and health economics, aiming to improve healthcare equity and outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
Dr. Gu's articles frequently address sociodemographic disparities, drug utilization patterns, and the implementation of clinical guidelines. Notable areas include pandemic-related public health challenges (e.g., NYC's 2020 food insecurity study) and long-term trends in diabetes care quality. Her research methodologies often involve large-scale datasets like NHANES to identify systemic issues in healthcare delivery.
She is affiliated with the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, contributing to both teaching and research initiatives. Her research collaborations include projects like the Bridging the GAP initiative to reduce cardiovascular disparities through community interventions. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her publications reflect active engagement with health policy and clinical practice improvement.
