Gergana Kodjebacheva

Gergana Kodjebacheva is an Associate Professor at the School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. She is affiliated with the Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies (CREES) and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE). Her research focuses on healthcare access, health behaviors, and health disparities, particularly among marginalized groups like the Roma population in Eastern Europe. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from UCLA, along with an M.A. in Urban Planning and a B.S. in Economics from UCLA.

Her work emphasizes telehealth innovations, pediatric care equity, and culturally sensitive health interventions. Key projects include evaluating telehealth's role during the pandemic, designing interventions to improve water safety awareness among women, and addressing vision care barriers for Romani children in Bulgaria. Dr. Kodjebacheva has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed studies, often employing mixed-methods approaches to bridge gaps between healthcare policy and community needs.

Notable contributions include systematic reviews on pediatric telehealth satisfaction and qualitative studies on adolescent health perspectives. Her research highlights the intersection of technology, cultural competence, and health equity in global public health contexts.