Kristin Mattocks

Kristin Mattocks, PhD, MPH is a Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, with appointments across multiple departments including Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Family Medicine and Community Health, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on healthcare for women veterans, particularly in areas of reproductive health, mental health, pain management, and health equity. She also contributes to implementation science and health services research within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system.

• Education:
  • BA in Biology and Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University
  • MPH from Yale University
  • PhD in Philosophy from Yale University

Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024-2025) highlight interdisciplinary work at the intersection of public health, women's health, and military medicine. Key areas include sleep disorders, perinatal mental health, cardiovascular risks in pregnancy, opioid and substance use, telemedicine implementation, and health disparities among BIPOC veterans. She frequently employs mixed-methods research, longitudinal cohort studies, and policy evaluations.

Collaborations: Mattocks works extensively with the Veterans Health Administration, Yale University, and T.H. Chan School of Medicine colleagues. Her work bridges clinical practice, health policy, and patient-centered outcomes for veterans.