Susan L. Zickmund

Susan L. Zickmund, PhD, is a researcher in the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Epidemiology, focusing on veterans' health equity, implementation science, and mixed-methods research. Her work addresses racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in VA care, barriers to hepatitis C treatment, and integration of qualitative data with bioinformatics.

• Education: PhD in Epidemiology (University of California, Davis), MA (University of Wisconsin), Certificate in Cardiovascular Research (University of Iowa), BGS (University of Iowa).

Research Interests: Zickmund's work explores disparities in healthcare satisfaction among veterans, formative evaluation of implementation research, and patient-reported outcomes. She specializes in qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to improve care transitions, treatment adherence, and policy development.

Article Trends: Recent publications focus on hypertension management, substance use disorder care transitions, cancer rehabilitation, and bladder cancer surveillance. Her studies frequently employ mixed-methods designs and emphasize health equity, veterans' health, and implementation strategies in chronic disease management.

Advising & Grants: Co-authorship with early-career researchers indicates mentoring, though formal student lists are absent. Funded studies include VA initiatives on hepatitis C, opioid use disorder, and health policy evaluation.