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Stacia Beth Birdsall, PhD, MPH, CNM is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from NYU, an MPH in Population and Family Health from Columbia University, an MSN from Yale University, and a Bachelor's in Anthropology from Princeton University. Her career spans over fifteen years in clinical research, public health midwifery, and nursing education across diverse settings including New Haven, CT; Kabul, Afghanistan; and New York City.
Her research focuses on improving reproductive health outcomes in vulnerable populations, exploring the impacts of stress and discrimination on healthcare utilization. She is currently investigating innovative educational approaches, particularly the use of virtual reality simulations to enhance clinical readiness among nursing students. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and health equity, with a strong emphasis on community-engaged methodologies.
The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in leveraging technology for healthcare training and optimizing participant recruitment in clinical trials. Her research spans nursing education, digital health interventions, social media recruitment, and oral health in underserved communities, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to public health and nursing science.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Faculty Honors Awards
- National Health Service Corps Scholar
- Pauline Greenidge Scholarship
- Jonas-Blaustein Scholar
Dr. Birdsall is actively involved in advising and research mentorship, though specific students are not listed. She has contributed to major studies involving community-based recruitment, diabetes self-management in virtual environments, and the integration of immersive technologies into nursing curricula. Her work has been supported through institutional and national funding mechanisms, although specific grants are not detailed in the text.
She is affiliated with professional organizations including the American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Public Health Association, Eastern Nursing Research Society, and Sigma Theta Tau. Clinically, she continues to provide care at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Chinatown, NYC, integrating practice with academic contributions.
