Senait Teklehaimanot

Senait Teklehaimanot is an Instructor at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine. Her career spans over two decades of research in public health, epidemiology, and health services, with a focus on marginalized populations and technology-enabled healthcare solutions.

• Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Department: Preventive and Social Medicine

Dr. Teklehaimanot's research bridges telemedicine, mental health, and health disparities, particularly in urban and minority communities. She has pioneered applications of machine learning to diabetic retinopathy screening and examined socioeconomic factors influencing infectious disease clustering and chronic disease outcomes.

Key publication trends show sustained contributions to public health policy (1997–2024), with recent emphasis on digital health interventions, COVID-19 disparities, and mental health in aging populations. Her work frequently addresses health equity through community-based approaches.

Advising and Grants: Collaborated on studies involving diabetic retinopathy, HIV care continuum, and hypertension treatment disparities, often funded through institutional grants. Key partnerships include researchers in medical informatics, geriatrics, and social epidemiology.