Marcella Nunez-Smith

About the Author

Marcella Nunez-Smith is a distinguished scholar and leader in health equity research, currently serving as the inaugural C.N.H. Long Professor of Health Care Equity at Yale School of Medicine and Associate Dean for Health Equity Research at the Yale School of Public Health. With a robust background in internal medicine and public health, she has dedicated her career to addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. Her work integrates mixed methods approaches to uncover systemic barriers and inform policy solutions, drawing from her experiences as a clinician, researcher, and advocate. Nunez-Smith's contributions extend beyond academia through her roles on national committees and advisory boards, where she champions inclusive practices in medical education and research. As author of 'Mixed Methods in Health Sciences Research: A Practical Primer (Mixed Methods Research Series),' she provides essential guidance for researchers navigating complex interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing practical applications that bridge quantitative and qualitative insights to drive meaningful change in health sciences.