Marcus Andrews

Marcus Andrews is a Professorial Lecturer (Part-Time) in the Department of Sociology at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, George Washington University. His research focuses on the intersection of social environments, health disparities, and cardiovascular disease risk. He teaches courses like SOC 2181 (Health, Illness, and Society) and has expertise in digital health interventions targeting underserved communities.

Research Interests:
His work examines

• Neighborhood perceptions and allostatic load
• Socioeconomic deprivation and health outcomes
• Racial/ethnic disparities in chronic diseases
• Geospatial analysis of health inequities
• Mobile health (mHealth) technologies for cardiovascular health promotion

Key Findings:
Recent studies highlight the role of neighborhood environments in cardiovascular risk, particularly among African American populations. His work with the Step It Up digital health intervention emphasizes tailored messaging to improve physical activity and reduce health disparities.

Grants/Advising:
No specific grants or advisee names are listed in the provided materials, though his research involves collaborations with the Jackson Heart Study, Dallas Heart Study, and Washington, DC Cardiovascular Health initiatives.

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with interdisciplinary teams focusing on mHealth interventions and geospatial health analytics, though no specific lab names are mentioned.