April Wilhelm

April Wilhelm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). Her research focuses on tobacco use prevention, e-cigarette susceptibility, HPV vaccination disparities, and community-engaged health interventions targeting immigrant populations.

• Current projects include adapting evidence-based tobacco interventions for Somali immigrant families and developing culturally-tailored eHealth tools for Hmong communities.
• She specializes in implementation science, using frameworks like CFIR (Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research) with a race-conscious adaptation.
• Her work spans public health, pediatrics, and health equity research, particularly addressing social determinants of health.

Research Trends: Analysis of her 23 publications shows sustained focus on immigrant health disparities, school-based interventions, and culturally adapted digital health solutions. Key areas include tobacco control (12+ publications), HPV vaccination (4+ studies), and school connectedness (7+ papers).

Collaborations: Works extensively with Hmong and Somali communities, integrating participatory research methods across healthcare and educational contexts. Partnerships include NIH NIDA-funded studies and university-community coalitions.