Melissa Marie Goulding

Melissa Marie Goulding is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with multiple institutions including the T.H. Chan School of Medicine (Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine) and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Masters in Clinical Investigation and Population Health Sciences departments). Her research focuses on pediatric hypertension, health disparities, and public health policy.

• Education:
  • BS in Biology, Emmanuel College
  • MS in Medical Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine
  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School

Her recent work examines multimorbidity and food insecurity, school nurse practices for blood pressure screening, and equitable participation in pediatric clinical trials. Publications highlight trends in pediatric blood pressure management, COVID-19 vaccination disparities, and social determinants of health during the pandemic.

Key collaborations include researchers like Stephenie Lemon, Grace Ryan, and Robert Goldberg. Her work has been cited in PubMed Central and Altmetric sources.