Jovan Gwon

Dr. Jovan Gwon is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, affiliated with the Healthcare Delivery and Development and Local to Global Community Health research groups. He also holds an adjunct appointment at the Medical College of Wisconsin through the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).

• PhD in Nursing, University of Virginia School of Nursing (Charlottesville, VA)
• BSN & MSN in Nursing, Yonsei University College of Nursing (Seoul, South Korea)

Dr. Gwon’s research focuses on tobacco use prevention and cessation among adolescents and young adults, emphasizing health equity and the social determinants of health. His work explores e-cigarette regulation, attentional bias mechanisms, and public health nurse workforce dynamics in rural healthcare settings. Recent publications highlight intervention design, behavioral patterns, and policy implications for nicotine cessation.

Key grants and contracts include: Clinical Research Scholars Program (CTSI Southeast Wisconsin), Discovery and Innovation Grant, and multiple research grants from the American Nurses Foundation and the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators.

• 2022-2023 DAISY Award
• MNRS New/Early Career Investigator Award
• UWM Team Initiation Program Award
• American Nurses Foundation Research Grant
• Association of Community Health Nursing Educators Research Grant
• University of Virginia Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation Grant