Minakshi Raj

Minakshi Raj is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Kinesiology and Community Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds affiliate roles at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Center for Social & Behavioral Science, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). Her research focuses on caregiving dynamics, telehealth utilization, nutritional policy, and health equity, particularly for marginalized populations.

Her work frequently integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how technology, policy, and cultural factors influence caregiver experiences. Recent studies include analyzing post-pandemic shifts in caregiver use of online medical records and evaluating culturally tailored nutrition interventions. She has contributed to national surveys such as the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS).

Raj’s articles highlight trends in caregiver mental health, telemedicine adoption, and Medicare policy reforms. She emphasizes the need for inclusive healthcare systems addressing diverse dietary needs and caregiver inclusion in clinical trials. Her research underscores the intersection of technology, policy, and cultural competency in improving health outcomes.

Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Grants and advising details are not documented here. She collaborates across disciplines, leveraging computational resources at NCSA for large-scale data analysis.