Tina Griffin

Tina Griffin is an Associate Professor and Information Services and Liaison Librarian at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy. Her roles include supporting the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Basic Medical Sciences, and the College of Pharmacy. She specializes in health informatics, data management, and bioengineering research.

Her research interests span dermatological treatments (e.g., light therapy for atopic dermatitis), systemic inflammatory conditions, and the sustainability of research data management systems. She also explores opioid use in transplant recipients and peer support systems in substance use care. Her work often bridges library science with health sciences, addressing challenges in academic librarianship, virtual practicums, and the politics of citation.

• Key Research Areas: Data management, health informatics, dermatology, bioengineering, and academic library practices.
• Recent Trends: Focus on systemic inflammation, phototherapy advancements, and sustainable data infrastructure.

Griffin has contributed to national summits on research data preservation and authored guides for bioinformatics tools like the NCBI. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of librarians in shaping health science education and policy.