Sharon Cobb

Sharon Cobb, PhD is an Associate Professor in the BSN Department at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Her research focuses on public health disparities, particularly among African American older adults, addressing issues such as healthcare access, chronic disease management, and social determinants of health. She collaborates extensively with co-authors like Mohsen Bazargan and Shervin Assari on studies involving marginalized communities.

Key research areas include telehealth adoption barriers during the pandemic, faith-based health interventions, and the impact of educational attainment on health outcomes. Her work emphasizes community-based participatory methods to address systemic inequities in healthcare delivery. Over 20 publications since 2019 reflect her focus on chronic disease, vaccine hesitancy, and emergency care utilization patterns in underserved populations.

Collaborations with institutions in Los Angeles highlight her commitment to locally relevant health equity research. Her networks include experts in epidemiology and palliative care, reinforcing her interdisciplinary approach to advancing healthcare justice for vulnerable groups.