Cynthia D. Connelly, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor, Director for Nursing Research and Doctor of Philosophy Nursing Program

• University of Rhode Island - Ph.D
  
• University of San Diego - MS
  
• University of Redlands - MA
  
• University of Redlands - BA

Dr. Connelly’s sustained program of research focuses on prevention science and early
intervention with populations experiencing health disparities, with an overall aim to evoke
individual, family, community, and social change. Her research, funded by the NIH and other
sources include studies focusing on women and family physical and mental health issues,
substance abuse, violence, perinatal mental health, and health inequities, as well as developing
and testing culturally responsive interventions in the health care system to improve its response
to families and co-occurring health inequities.

As an internationally recognized expert in health services research, she offers expertise in
conducting research studies which focus on behavioral and social functioning at the level of the
individual, small group, institution, or community, with translation into effective intervention
strategies to facilitate more effective health service delivery in real world settings. She has
specific training and expertise in key research areas: Decreasing disparities and improving care
for diverse populations; and “Dissemination”, evaluating methods by which appropriate
interventions are introduced and adopted in clinical practice, including factors that inhibit or
facilitate adoption. She has a strong commitment and demonstrates achievement in mentoring
aspiring interdisciplinary junior faculty and doctoral students to build research capacity by
engaging in team science.

Dr. Connelly holds a PhD. from the University of Rhode Island and conducted her postdoctoral
work at the University of Washington, Seattle; supported by National Institute on Drug Abuse;
National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - T32 DA07257.

Office Hours

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