Deborah Koniak-Griffin

Dr. Deborah Koniak-Griffin is a Professor at the UCLA School of Nursing with over two decades of NIH-funded research focusing on health promotion interventions for vulnerable populations. She developed evidence-based models for pregnancy/STD/HIV prevention and early childhood home visitation. Her current Fogarty International Training Grant involves collaboration with Xiangya School of Nursing in China to build HIV research capacity.

Education:

• BSN - Columbia University
• MSN - University of Pennsylvania
• EdD - Teachers College, Columbia University

Research Expertise: Dr. Koniak-Griffin specializes in developing interventions for vulnerable youth and women, with particular focus on eliminating health disparities through culturally tailored programs. Her work spans HIV prevention, maternal-child health, and chronic disease management in Latino communities.

Publication Trends: Her recent research demonstrates strong focus on HIV prevention strategies in China, particularly examining self-testing efficacy, healthcare worker decision-making, and interventions for men who have sex with men. She maintains significant contributions to understanding health behaviors in immigrant Latina populations.

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (1995)
• Excellence in Research Award - AWHONN (2008)
• Fellow - Western Academy of Nurses (2009)
• Distinguished Alumni Award - Columbia University (1997)
• Visiting Scholar appointments at multiple institutions

Professional Leadership: Extensive service on NIH review panels and advisory boards including the Los Angeles County Perinatal Policy Subcommittee and HRSA Model Developers Network. Leads international research collaborations in HIV and mental health.