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Linda Marie Gibson-Young is a Professor at Auburn University with a distinguished career in population health and pediatrics, actively engaging students in outreach and research across Alabama. Her work focuses on health disparities and interventions for children and adolescents through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Her educational credentials include:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Auburn University (2021)
- Doctor of Philosophy from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2011)
- Master of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2003)
Dr. Gibson-Young's research centers on rural health disparities, child asthma, and school-based health education interventions, with deep expertise in population health outcomes and pediatric health behaviors. Her work integrates clinical prevention, mental health promotion, and wellness initiatives to address underserved populations, particularly through community-based approaches in rural Alabama.
Her publication record (2014-2021) reveals consistent focus on pediatric respiratory health, tobacco use among youth, and regional health disparities. Articles demonstrate methodological diversity including mixed-methods theory development, large-scale epidemiological surveys, and community-based participatory research, with strong emphasis on asthma management, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and bullying risks for asthmatic children.
Her notable honors include:
- Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in Nursing (2021)
- Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) (2016)
- Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP) Fellow (2016)
- NONPF Outstanding Research Award (2015)
Dr. Gibson-Young mentors students through research and outreach initiatives, though specific advisees aren't documented. Her grant-funded work involves collaborative teams across Alabama addressing health disparities, with recent presentations at 2025 Gulf South Summit and NCNAC Conference. She leads the Auburn Rural Health Initiative and wellness camp programs, partnering with schools to implement health education interventions.
Her outreach programs deploy interdisciplinary teams across rural Alabama, focusing on asthma management and health promotion through school partnerships and community health assessments.
