Margaret Quinlan

Margaret Quinlan is a Full Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her work focuses on health communication, reproductive health, body image, and healthcare equity. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics including body stigma in healthcare, the role of digital media in fertility narratives, and healthcare provider communication practices.

Her research explores intersections between technology, health, and identity, with particular attention to marginalized communities such as fat individuals, military personnel, and IVF patients. Quinlan's recent work examines TikTok's influence on postpartum body image, the mental health impacts of miscarriage communication, and the digital representation of infertility.

Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. She advises on multiple interdisciplinary research projects and collaborates with organizations addressing healthcare equity. Her work bridges communication studies, sociology, and public health to advocate for more inclusive healthcare practices.