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Inyene Essien-Aleksi is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Merrimack College's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Their work focuses on opioid use disorder, social determinants of health, and the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical settings. Dr. Essien-Aleksi holds a Ph.D. in Health Promotion/Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, an MSN in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from Northeastern University, and a BSN in Nursing from Northeastern University, complemented by a BA in Biology from Providence College.
Research interests include exploring nurse-patient interactions in addiction care, mitigating healthcare inequities through AI-driven solutions, and analyzing sociocultural influences on substance use patterns. Their recent studies highlight causal relationships between mental health, discrimination, and prescription opioid dependency among marginalized populations. Articles demonstrate expertise in both qualitative sociocultural analysis and quantitative machine learning applications in healthcare data.
Publications since 2023 reveal a strong focus on Puerto Rican communities in Massachusetts, examining how systemic factors influence health behaviors and outcomes. While no awards are explicitly listed, their work aligns with emerging trends in interdisciplinary health research addressing both clinical and societal challenges. Advising and grant details are not documented here, but their academic profile emphasizes practical nursing education and evidence-based practice.
