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Caryn N. Bell, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her work centers on understanding how socioeconomic status, geographic place, and structural racism contribute to racial health disparities, particularly in cardiovascular disease risk among Black Americans.
Education:
- PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- BS in Chemistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Dr. Bell’s research integrates spatial statistics and sociocultural analysis to explore how place shapes health outcomes and structural inequities. She investigates gender-specific patterns in obesity and related behaviors within Black populations and teaches courses on health equity, racism and health, and the intersection of place and Black health in the U.S.
Her research has been supported by competitive grants including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Connections Program and a seed grant from the Maryland Population Research Center. These awards highlight her contributions to advancing equity-focused public health science.
Scientific Awards:
- 2019 Seed grant, Maryland Population Research Center
- 2017 New Connections Grant, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Dr. Bell previously served as an Assistant Professor of African American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, before joining Tulane. She mentors doctoral students in public health and is actively involved in training the next generation of health equity researchers. Her work bridges public health, social justice, and spatial epidemiology, positioning her as a key contributor to understanding and addressing systemic health disparities.
