Savitri Singh-Carlson

Savitri Singh-Carlson is a Professor in Public Health at San Diego State University specializing in Health Sciences and Nursing. She has maintained active faculty status since 2013 with primary expertise in Public Health Nursing, Global Health, and Cancer Care for Vulnerable Populations, evidenced by her ongoing teaching of Public Health Nursing courses and leadership in international cancer care initiatives.

Education:

• PhD Nursing (Current), University of Alberta

Her research centers on psychosocial/supportive cancer care within socio-cultural frameworks, particularly examining how personal narratives shape illness experiences among South Asian populations. This work bridges cultural competence with clinical oncology to address health disparities through narrative-based interventions and culturally adapted healthcare delivery systems.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on cancer survivorship challenges, with emphasis on fertility issues for young survivors and cultural validation of assessment tools for South Asian communities. These studies integrate public health methodology with nursing practice to develop patient-centered approaches across oncology, reproductive health, and cross-cultural care domains.

Scientific Awards:

• Alumni Award (10/2023) Douglas College Alumni Award 35, Douglas College, New Westminster, BC, Canada
• Fulbright Scholar, Specialist Program (05/2018) University of Trakya, Education, School of Medicine Nursing, Erdine, Turkey
• FAAN Fellow (10/2016) The Academy of American Nursing Fellow

Dr. Singh-Carlson has served continuously at San Diego State University since 2017 after prior leadership roles as Director and Assistant Director at CSU Monterey Bay (2009-2016). Her professional activities include conference presentations on international cancer care partnerships and patient-reported outcomes, with active membership in the American Nurses Association (2008-2024) and Canadian Association of Nursing Oncology (1999-2024). Fluent in English (Superior), Hindi (Advanced), and Panjabi (Intermediate), she maintains clinical relevance through direct engagement with vulnerable patient populations.