Frances Weaver

Frances Weaver is a Professor in Public Health Sciences and Program Director for the MS in Implementation Science at Loyola University Chicago, based at the Health Sciences Campus. She holds a dual appointment at the Department of Veterans Affairs at Hines VA Hospital. Her academic credentials include a BA in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh, and MA/PhD in Applied Social Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Weaver’s research focuses on health services research, particularly spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease. She emphasizes translational research with direct societal impact.

Her career path was shaped by an interest in helping people through research rather than clinical practice. She returned to Loyola due to its supportive academic environment. Key research themes include implementation science frameworks, contextual error prevention in healthcare, and optimizing care for veterans with chronic conditions.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, with frequent contributions to Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Spinal Cord, and Medical Decision Making. Her work spans healthcare quality improvement, infection control in disabled populations, and cost-effectiveness of neurosurgical interventions. Notable projects include the CSP-468 deep brain stimulation trial and VA healthcare system studies.

Her advising and grant activities are extensive but not explicitly listed here. She collaborates with VA research networks and leads initiatives like the CAPriCORN infrastructure for patient-centered outcomes research. Weaver advocates for evidence-based practices in spinal cord injury/disorder care and has developed interventions to improve vaccination rates and patient portal utilization.