Cori Cohen Grant is an research assistant professor in the department of sociology and UH population health. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Memphis School of Public Health in 2017.

Dr. Grant specializes in implementation science, health systems improvement, and the social determinants of health (SDoH). Her work is focused on preventive health and understanding and addressing health disparities through community engagement and organizational change. She employs qualitative research methods and implementation science to disseminate and implement effective health interventions. Additionally, Dr. Grant has experience in leveraging partnerships with community-based organizations and primary care practices to promote health equity and improve population health.

Research Interests

• Population Health
• Dissemination and Implementation
• Health Systems Improvement
• Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
• Chronic Disease
• Health Disparities and Equity

Selected Publications

Velasquez-Mieyer PA, Nieto-Martinez R, Velasquez Rodriguez AE , Mou X, Young-Moss S, Mechanick JI, Grant CC, Neira, CP. Disparities in the Cardiometabolic Impact of Adiposity among African American and Hispanic Adolescents. Nutrients. 2024;16(18):3143. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183143

Grant CC, Mzayek F, Mamudu HM, Surbhi S, Kabir U, Bailey JE. Building Statewide Quality Improvement Capacity to Improve Cardiovascular Care and Health Equity: Lessons from the Tennessee Heart Health Network. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.02.009

Awujoola AO, Mokikan MT, Odebunmi OO, Mamudu HM, Stewart DW, Husari G, Singh K, Grant C, Budoff M, Paul TK. Factors Associated with Myocardial Infarction in a Rural Population with Peripheral Arterial Diseases. Angiology. Published online first. https://doi.org/10.1177/00033197241232608

Grant C, Cuddeback JK, Alabi O, Hicks CW, Sadik K, Ciemins EL. Perspectives on Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: A Qualitative Study of Early Diagnosis and Treatment and the Impact of Health Disparities. Popul Health Manag. 2023 Dec;26(6):387-396. https://doi.org/10.1089/pop.2023.0095

Grant CC, Chambers E, Rattelman C, Hamersky CM, Leng W, Kennedy J, Ciemins EL. Successful Implementation of an All-or-None Diabetes Measure in 10 US Health Systems. Popul Health Manag. 2022 Aug;25(4):433-440. https://doi.org/10.1089/pop.2021.0266

Young A, Fitzgerald D, Heavrin B, Tweddell B, Gettings L, Cooper A, Richardson F, and Grant CC. Let Their Voices Be Seen: Using Photovoice to Understand the Experiences of Sickle Cell Patients in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2020 Sep;76(3S):S73-S77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.08.015