Loretta Hsueh

Loretta Hsueh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), specializing in clinical health psychology and health services research. Her work integrates behavioral, psychosocial, structural, political, and biomedical science to address health disparities, particularly focusing on type 2 diabetes among immigrants and people of color. She currently holds a position in the Department of Psychology and is associated with UIC's clinical research initiatives.

Education:

• BA in Psychology and Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara
• MA in Psychology, San Diego State University
• Predoctoral Clinical Internship, UIC School of Medicine
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
• T32 Diabetes Translational Research Postdoctoral Fellowship, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research

Research Focus: Dr. Hsueh's research explores two key areas: (1) identifying root causes of diabetes disparities among marginalized groups and developing prevention strategies, and (2) investigating healthcare experiences and their impact on disease progression. Her work emphasizes telemedicine access, patient-provider communication (especially language concordance), and interventions targeting mental health and chronic disease management in diverse populations.

Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent work highlights telemedicine's role in pandemic-era healthcare, disparities in video visit access for limited English proficiency patients, and sociocultural factors influencing mental health outcomes among immigrants. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address systemic barriers in healthcare delivery.

Awards & Recognition: No formal awards listed, though her research contributes significantly to policy-relevant evidence for improving healthcare equity.

Advising & Grants: Dr. Hsueh is actively reviewing applications for doctoral students starting Fall 2026, focusing on candidates interested in health disparities and clinical research. Her grants likely support projects aligned with her NIH-funded diabetes and telemedicine research, though specific grant details are not provided here.

Labs & Teams: She leads a research lab focused on multicultural health equity, collaborating with institutions like Kaiser Permanente and UIC to conduct population-level studies and clinical trials.