Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner is a part-time Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, serving as Vice Chief for Career Development. Her research addresses health disparities in hepatitis C, chronic pain, and substance use treatment within underserved populations including safety-net hospitals and tribal communities.

Recent publications demonstrate leadership in implementation science, focusing on colorectal cancer screening, COVID-19 vaccination outreach, and innovative cirrhosis care models. Articles consistently emphasize community-based interventions, health equity frameworks, and adapting care systems for vulnerable groups. Research integrates qualitative methods and stakeholder engagement to transform care delivery.

Awards include the HHS Viral Hepatitis Testing Recognition Award (2016) and ABIM Kimball Scholarship (2012). Work includes developing outpatient clinics for refractory ascites and leading national initiatives like the DESCIPHER Symposium on health equity. No student advisees or laboratory affiliations are detailed.