Dr. Alicia Matthews appointed as Helen K. Grace Faculty Diversity Scholar

BIRCWH mentor Alicia Matthews, PhD, has been appointed as the inaugural Helen K. Grace Faculty Diversity Scholar for her internationally recognized work on physical and mental health disparities among members of marginalized social, groups. This award was presented by the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. 

Dr. Matthews’ research focuses on examining the factors associated with physical and mental health disparities among members of marginalized social groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations, and developing tailored smoking cessation interventions for these groups. She has conducted research in the areas of cancer survivorship, cancer prevention, health care utilization, mental illness stigma, and depression. The National Cancer Institute, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Boeing Foundation have funded her research. Congratulations, Dr. Matthews!