Evans Kyei

Dr. Evans Kyei is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions (CSURRC) at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. He holds a PhD in Nursing with a concentration in health policy from the University of Massachusetts Boston (2024), an MSc in Adult Health Nursing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2019), and a BSc in Nursing from the same institution (2013).

Research Interests:

• Opioid Overdose Prevention
• Substance Misuse
• Health Policy Reform
• Public Health Disparities
• Community Engagement Strategies
• Housing Stability
• Aging in Place
• HPV Vaccination
• Virtual Reality in Healthcare

Research Trends: His recent publications focus on integrating technology (e.g., virtual reality) into pain management, HPV vaccination disparities, opioid crisis interventions, and the intersection of housing and health outcomes. These works span qualitative, quantitative, and policy-oriented methodologies.

Scientific Awards & Grants:

• Civic Action Project Fellow, 2024
• Clinical and Translational Science Scholar, 2024
• Global Nursing Research Practice Grant, 2024
• Rappaport Public Policy Fellow, 2023
• Bollinger Research Grant, 2023

Dr. Kyei’s work bridges research and policy to address urgent public health challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations. He is actively involved in peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and serves as a reviewer in his field.