Paula Strassle

Dr. Paula Strassle is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Maryland's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her research focuses on identifying systemic and individual barriers to equitable healthcare, particularly for racial/ethnic minorities and rural populations. She employs advanced epidemiologic methods and big data analytics to address health disparities and improve clinical practices.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2019)
• Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology), Emory University (2014)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2010)

Research Interests:

• Healthcare utilization and outcomes
• Social determinants of health
• Racial/ethnic disparities in chronic disease management
• Impact of bias in observational research
• Telehealth accessibility during pandemics

Recent work emphasizes the intersection of discrimination, financial hardship, and mental health during the pandemic. Her studies consistently highlight geographic and demographic disparities in health outcomes, leveraging national datasets to drive policy recommendations.

Grants and Funding: While not explicitly listed, her publications suggest sustained engagement with NIH-funded projects and collaborative initiatives addressing health equity.