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Emily Nicklett, Ph.D., M.S.W. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), with a courtesy affiliation in Public Health. Her research focuses on aging, chronic disease self-management (particularly type 2 diabetes), disability, community-based participatory research, environmental determinants of health, food access, health disparities, and social mobility.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics of Aging, Johns Hopkins University
- Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy, University of Michigan
- M.A. in Sociology, University of Michigan
- MSW from Columbia University
Her recent publications explore topics such as neighborhood social cohesion and isolation among older adults, climate change impacts on public health, and physical activity during the pandemic, emphasizing health equity and aging populations. She has received numerous honors, including the Philip G. Weiler Award and multiple Fellowships from institutions like the Gerontological Society of America and the National Institute on Aging. Her work often integrates community-engaged research to address disparities in diabetes management and fall prevention for visually impaired older adults.
- UTSA Excellence Award nomination in Faculty Mentoring (2024)
- American Public Health Association (APHA) presentations (2024-2025)
- Grants from NIH, Administration on Community Living, and UTSA GREAT program
