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Dr. Jylana L. Sheats is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She serves as Course Director for Social Innovation Tools and is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and teaching.
- PhD in Health Behavior, Indiana University-Bloomington
- MPH in Nutrition, Tulane University
- BA in Psychology, Spelman College
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Behavioral Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Stanford University School of Medicine
Her research focuses on health equity, chronic disease prevention, and the use of digital technologies and citizen science to empower communities. She explores how structural and social determinants shape health outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations. Dr. Sheats integrates environmental health, climate change, and mental health into her work, emphasizing community engagement and systems-level change. She is known as a 'boundary spanner' for her work bridging science, public health, and policy.
Recent publications reflect her leadership in equitable AI, clinical trial diversity, public trust in science, and food insecurity interventions. Her methodological expertise includes community-engaged citizen science, behavioral interventions, and digital health tools.
- 2022: Tony A. Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2021–2023: Aspen Institute Civic Science Fellow
- 2016: NIH BIRCWH Awardee
- 2015: Center for Active Design Excellence Award
- 2011–2014: Ruth L. Kirchstein Research Award
Dr. Sheats provides strategic advisement on science communication, equity in research, and public engagement. She has led initiatives on equitable AI, clinical trial inclusion, and rebuilding public trust in science. Her work is supported by NIH, Tulane, and the Aspen Institute.
She is affiliated with the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program and leads projects that integrate citizen science with public health practice. Her lab and research network, including collaborations with Stanford and global partners, focus on scalable, culturally tailored interventions to improve health behaviors and environments.
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