Susan Driscoll

Susan Driscoll is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Health and Human Services. She holds advanced credentials including a PhD, MPH, and certifications as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with specialties in Adult and Gerontology Primary Care and Women's Health Nursing. Her research focuses on global health equity, cervical cancer screening innovations, and metabolic health in HIV/AIDS patients. Dr. Driscoll’s work bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing marginalized populations such as Asian-American communities and underserved regions like Guatemala.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science, a Master of Public Health (MPH), and specialized certifications in clinical nursing. Her research interests integrate epidemiology, culturally tailored healthcare interventions, and evidence-based practices in oncology and chronic disease management. Dr. Driscoll has authored studies on complementary medicine utilization patterns among Asian-Americans and the accuracy of cervical cancer screening methods performed by community health workers.

Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare disparities, including systematic reviews on visual inspection techniques for cervical cancer and longitudinal analyses of metformin/exercise effects in HIV patients. She has contributed to global health equity initiatives, particularly in cervical cancer prevention through emancipatory praxis frameworks in Guatemala. Dr. Driscoll’s work is funded by grants focused on community-based interventions and healthcare access improvements for vulnerable groups.