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Jasmine Travers Altizer is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she conducts research to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities among vulnerable older adults. Her work spans long-term care systems, aging, and health equity, with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Education:
- PhD, Columbia University School of Nursing
- MHS, Yale University
- MSN, Stony Brook University (Adult-Gerontological Health)
- BSN, Adelphi University
Her research interests include gerontology, health disparities, workforce diversity, infection control, and policy in long-term care. She investigates how neighborhood disadvantage, staffing levels, and systemic inequities affect care quality in nursing homes and home-based settings. Her recent work has explored antipsychotic medication use, caregiver coping strategies, and the impact of federal programs like the Paycheck Protection Program on staffing.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in health services research, with recurring themes in equity, workforce well-being, and policy evaluation. Her studies frequently use large national datasets and mixed methods to address structural barriers in care delivery for underserved populations, particularly Black and Latino older adults.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Rising Star Research Award, Eastern Nursing Research Society (2022)
- Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Award (2022)
- NASEM Committee Member on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes (2020)
- Scholar, National Clinician Scholars Program, Yale (2020)
- Jonas Policy Scholar (2019)
- Douglas Holmes Emerging Scholar Paper Award (2018)
Travers is actively involved in mentoring and accepting PhD students. She leads multiple federally funded research projects, including a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Career Development Award and a National Institute on Aging K76 Beeson Award. She has served on national committees and contributed to high-impact policy reports, demonstrating leadership in translating research into action. Her work is frequently covered in media outlets such as Scientific American, AARP, and Crain's New York.
Laboratories and Research Teams: She is affiliated with several active research initiatives, including the NH Explanatory Trials Network and projects examining dementia care workforce experiences, health equity in nursing home quality measures, and culturally sensitive interventions for Black adults with chronic conditions.
