Laura H. D'Anna

Laura H. D'Anna, DPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Her work focuses on community-engaged biomedical research training and health equity initiatives, particularly among marginalized populations.

Research Activities

Principal Investigator for NIH-funded Center for Health Equity Research Institute II (R25GM121266, 2016-2027) focusing on mentored experiences for early-career faculty. Publications span public health, epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, and substance-related disorders, with emphasis on racial/ethnic disparities and social determinants of health.

Publication Trends

Dr. D'Anna's work intersects public health, behavioral sciences, and social sciences, with recurring themes in healthcare discrimination, HIV stigma, and structural barriers affecting vulnerable communities. Her recent studies examine blunt wraps, trauma in Cambodian immigrants, and marijuana use among Black MSM.

Networks

• Concepts: Sexual/Gender Minorities, Homosexuality, HIV Infections, Condoms, Sexual Behavior
• Collaborators: PPOWER Team, Safe in the City Study Group, RESPECT Study Group
• Readership: 170+ Mendeley readers for key articles