Joseph R Merighi

Joseph R Merighi is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He is actively engaged in research focusing on health disparities, chronic illness, and social work practice, particularly among marginalized populations including African American patients, Korean American women, and families of children with disabilities.

• University: University of Minnesota
• School: School of Social Work
• Department: Social Work
• Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: jmerighi@umn.edu

His research interests center on improving healthcare access and outcomes through interprofessional collaboration, motivational interviewing, and policy analysis. He investigates the social determinants of health in end-stage renal disease, mammography use among immigrant women, and the impact of systemic ideologies like neoliberalism on social service delivery.

The recent trend in his publications reflects a strong commitment to addressing public health challenges through qualitative and review-based methodologies. His work spans nephrology, disability services, women’s health, and social policy, often involving interdisciplinary teams and contributing to open-access journals such as Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, BMC Public Health, and Social Work Research.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Merighi has secured significant external funding as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on multiple grants from agencies including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA), the Otto Bremer Trust, and the Minnesota Department of Education. These projects focus on behavioral health, interprofessional training, and workforce development in social work. While no students are listed, his collaborative research suggests active mentorship and team-based scholarship. He is involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening the student support personnel pipeline and enhancing behavioral health services in Minnesota.

Labs and Teams: He collaborates extensively across disciplines, particularly in projects involving interprofessional training and emergency preparedness for vulnerable populations. His network includes researchers in public health, nursing, education, and social services.