Mai-Nhung Le

Dr. Mai-Nhung Le is a Professor in the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University. She holds a Dr.PH degree from UC Berkeley, an MPH from Yale University, and a BA from UC Davis in Art Studio. Her work bridges Asian American studies with public health through extensive research on health disparities in communities of color.

• Education: Dr.PH (UC Berkeley), MPH (Yale), BA (UC Davis)

Research focuses on social, cultural, and structural influences on health among Asian Americans, particularly Vietnamese Americans. Key areas include cancer survivorship, HIV/AIDS, and health behaviors in marginalized communities.

Recent publications address cancer disparities, HIV risk behaviors, and cervical cancer screening practices. Her work integrates global health perspectives with ethnic community issues.

• 2006-08 SFSU Public Research Institute RIMI Fellowship
• 2002-03 NCI Special Populations Network Grant
• 1999 Henrik L. Blum Social Action Award

She founded the Women's Program at the Asian AIDS Project and serves on national cancer survivor advisory boards. Current campus roles include Academic Senate membership and departmental hiring committee participation.