Clarence Spigner

Clarence Spigner is a Professor at the University of Washington, currently serving as Director of the MPH and MS Programs in Health Systems and Population Health. He holds adjunct faculty appointments in American Ethnic Studies and Global Health.

• DrPH in Behavioral Science, University of California, Berkeley (1987)
• MPH in Behavioral Science, University of California, Berkeley (1982)
• AB in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley (1979)

Spigner's research focuses on the health of disadvantaged populations, race/ethnicity dynamics in health, tobacco-related behavior, organ donation disparities, and the intersection of popular culture with societal well-being. His work emphasizes community-based participatory research and structural inequalities in health systems.

His publications span diverse topics including:

• Health disparities in organ donation and transplantation
• Qualitative studies on cancer screening in minority communities
• Public health curriculum development
• Structural racism and healthcare discrimination
• Tobacco cessation among ethnic groups
• Chronic disease management in immigrant populations