Jie Hu
Dr. Hu’s research focuses on developing and implementing culturally appropriate, family dyad-focused interventions to improve diabetes self-management and glycemic control, particularly among African American and Hispanic American populations. Currently, Dr. Hu leads a federally funded R01 project from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) working with an interdisciplinary research team, to examine the effectiveness of a family-based diabetes intervention for African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Her research also explores the impact of contextual factors on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk, contributing valuable insights into health disparities.
Dr. Hu teaches graduate-level courses and mentors graduate and honors undergraduate students. She is passionate about preparing future nurse scientists and healthcare leaders. Dr. Hu earned her PhD and master’s degrees from the University of Arizona. She has over 78 publications in peer-reviewed nursing and multidisciplinary journals. Dr. Hu was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.
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Faculty member recognized for impact and influence in the healthcare field
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