Linda Ann Wray

Linda Ann Wray is an Associate Professor in Biobehavioral Health with a focus on aging populations, chronic disease management, and health disparities. Her work spans epidemiology, public health, and gerontology, often addressing issues of race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

Key research projects include grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH):

• Improving Access to Research and Training (IMPACT) (2019-2024)
• The Role of Social Relationships and Self-Efficacy in Diabetes Management (2008-2009)
• Cognitive Functioning in Labor Force Transitions (1998-2000)

Her research emphasizes:

• Diabetes management in older adults
• Socioeconomic and racial disparities in health outcomes
• Mental/cognitive health trajectories in aging

Recent studies include investigations into C-reactive protein disparities in older adults and quality-of-life factors among breast cancer survivors. She collaborates internationally, including work in Taiwan on geriatric mental health.