Kennita Johnson

Kennita Johnson, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, a collaboration between the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the NC State University College of Engineering. She also serves as the Director of Community and Engagement, leading initiatives to foster collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Her research focuses on biomedical imaging techniques to address health disparities, particularly in chronic kidney disease and liver disease, which disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

• Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (University of Florida), M.S. in Medical Physics (University of Florida), B.S. in Physics (University of Maryland Baltimore County).
• Professional Background: Postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).

Research Interests: Dr. Johnson’s work centers on developing early detection methods for kidney and liver diseases using advanced imaging technologies. She emphasizes translating research into community-focused solutions, aiming to reduce health inequities through innovative diagnostic approaches. Her team explores interdisciplinary methods, combining biomedical engineering with clinical applications.

Articles Trends: Her publications span biomedical imaging, cellular biology, and genetic disorders, with notable contributions to understanding renal damage mechanisms, microbubble dynamics in ultrasound, and structural models of pulmonary injury. Recent work also highlights neuroimaging and bone mineralization studies.

Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards listed in the text, but her role as a first Director of Community and Engagement underscores institutional recognition. She actively mentors students in research and teaching, fostering a collaborative academic environment.

Labs/Teams: Leads a team developing early prediction methods for kidney and liver diseases, integrating engineering principles with clinical practice.