Anna María Nápoles

Anna María Nápoles is a renowned psychologist and epidemiologist known for her significant contributions to the field of health psychology and cancer prevention. She is currently serving as the Scientific Director of the Division of Intramural Research at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).

Early Life and Education

Anna María Nápoles was born and raised in California, United States. She completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She then pursued her Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Career

Nápoles started her career as a research scientist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She worked extensively on health disparities, focusing on the development and testing of community-based participatory research (CBPR) interventions to improve health outcomes among minority populations.

In 2017, Nápoles was appointed as the Scientific Director of the Division of Intramural Research at the NIMHD. Her work at the NIMHD involves overseeing the implementation of research programs aimed at improving minority health and reducing health disparities.

Research and Contributions

Nápoles' research primarily focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities among minority populations. She has developed and tested several community-based interventions to improve health outcomes in these populations. Her work has significantly contributed to the field of health psychology and cancer prevention.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Nápoles has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the field of health psychology and epidemiology. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Behavioral Medicine.

See Also

• Health Psychology
• Cancer Prevention
• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• Community-Based Participatory Research