Emily Hotez

Emily Hotez, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, focusing on public health and neurodivergent healthcare. Her work addresses health disparities for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism, particularly during life transitions.

• Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Department: Internal Medicine
• Email: ehotez@cdrewu.edu

Research Interests include:

• Life Course Health Development (LCHD) frameworks
• Vaccine uptake in neurodivergent communities
• Health equity for marginalized populations
• Transition healthcare for autistic youth
• Social determinants of health
• Intersectional BIPOC autism disparities

Article Trends show a focus on public health interventions, pediatric care for neurodivergent populations, and pandemic-related impacts on mental health. Key subfields include autism transitions, vaccine hesitancy, intimate partner violence screening, and inclusive communication strategies.

Collaborations include work with Alice Kuo and the Autism Intervention Research Network (AIR-P). She emphasizes participatory research involving neurodivergent individuals and families.