Cynthia Frank

Cynthia Frank serves as the Director of the Springer Lab (InSTRIDE) at the Yale School of Medicine. She is a medical anthropologist and nurse with extensive clinical research experience in HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance use disorders, focusing on disease-related stigma and the experiences of women. Her roles include managing six NIH grants and overseeing initiatives such as the Yale ACTION Trial, which connects formerly incarcerated individuals with healthcare services. She has collaborated with the Yale AIDS Program and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System for over 27 years.

• Education:
• PhD in Anthropology, University of Connecticut (2014)
• MBA from Pepperdine University (1988)
• BS in Nursing, State University of New York - Albany (1976)

Her research emphasizes improving healthcare access and equity for vulnerable populations. Frank received the 2022 Service Excellence Award from the Department of Internal Medicine, recognizing her dedication to patient-centered care and team leadership. She actively supports translational studies, such as the First Mobile Retail Pharmacy project, which addresses barriers to care for individuals with HIV and opioid use disorder. Her contributions extend to mentoring junior researchers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through grant coordination and lab management.