Kimberly Fulda

Kimberly Fulda, DrPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center. She serves as Director of the North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (NorTex), a collaborative network of primary care clinics focused on improving community health through interdisciplinary research.

Education:

• BA in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University
• Master of Science in Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center
• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Clinical Research, UNT Health Science Center

Research Interests: Dr. Fulda’s work centers on health disparities, public health interventions, and clinical research methodology. She leads studies addressing primary care challenges such as medication safety, interpersonal violence screening, and HPV vaccination strategies. Her research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing community engagement and healthcare equity.

Projects & Grants:

• Over 35 sponsored projects since 2010, including federal and industry-funded initiatives
• Recent projects include leveraging telementoring for primary care teams and improving guidelines for substance use disorder management in developmental disabilities

Labs/Teams: Directs NorTex, a network conducting patient-centered research to bridge gaps in primary care delivery through practice-based evidence.