William Jesdale

William Jesdale, PhD is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences (Division of Epidemiology) and multiple programs under the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His research spans public health, social sciences, and epidemiology, focusing on health disparities related to:

• Racial and gender discrimination
• Structural inequities in healthcare
• Obesity and mental health intersections
• Nursing home care quality
• Eating disorders in marginalized populations

His work employs advanced statistical methods in observational studies, with notable contributions to understanding social determinants of health and intersectionality in health outcomes. Recent publications analyze:

• Sexual orientation/gender identity data gaps in public health surveillance
• Impact of sensory impairment on cognitive engagement in nursing homes
• Metropolitan segregation effects on chronic disease management

He collaborates extensively with researchers like Kate Lapane and Sarah Austin, with affiliations in clinical investigation and population health programs.