Lauren Kucirkaمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- +۶ مورد دیگر
Lauren Kucirka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a secondary appointment in the School of Data Science and Society. Her work bridges clinical practice as a maternal-fetal medicine physician with epidemiological research, focusing on large data studies to improve clinical practices in obstetrics and public health. She holds a Ph.D. in epidemiology and has over 15 years of experience in designing and conducting research to inform evidence-based healthcare policies. Education While specific academic qualifications are not detailed in the text, her roles indicate completion of medical training and a Ph.D. in epidemiology. Research Interests Dr. Kucirka’s research emphasizes maternal-fetal medicine, pregnancy outcomes, and the application of data science to healthcare challenges. Her work addresses disparities in prenatal care access, optimization of imaging techniques (e.g., ultrasound and MRI in placental disorders), and the impact of infectious diseases (e.g., Zika, SARS-CoV-2) on pregnancy. She also investigates kidney transplantation outcomes and the ethical allocation of high-risk organs. Key Research Trends Her articles consistently focus on improving clinical decision-making through data-driven approaches. Recent work highlights disparities in maternal vaccination uptake, the accuracy of prenatal care metrics in insurance claims, and optimizing imaging protocols for placental pathologies. Her studies often address systemic gaps in healthcare access and quality, particularly for marginalized populations. Labs/Teams While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, her interdisciplinary role suggests collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine clinics, data science teams, and public health institutions.








