Jacelyn O'Neill

Jacelyn O'Neill is a Research Associate III at the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), part of Yale School of Medicine's Internal Medicine Department. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Communications from UCLA (2021). Her research focuses on medical anthropology, with a current emphasis on the intersection of disability and pregnancy. She completed an independent thesis through UCLA's Lemelson Anthropological Honors Program, involving full research cycles from ideation to publication preparation. Future goals include pursuing an M.D./Ph.D. to further study disability and pregnancy in healthcare contexts.

Education:

• B.A. in Anthropology and Communications, University of California, Los Angeles (2021)

Research Interests: Jacelyn's work bridges medical anthropology with public health, particularly addressing systemic barriers faced by disabled individuals in maternal healthcare. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore patient narratives and policy implications. Her upcoming thesis on this topic aims to inform equitable healthcare practices.

Professional Activities: Currently contributes to quality measurement initiatives at CORE, focusing on outcomes research that impacts clinical decision-making and healthcare equity. No awards or grants explicitly noted in current profile.