Voices in Clinical Translational Research Series-Ishan Williams, PhD, FGSA

July 30th, 2024 – "Mechanisms by which culturally informed narratives may promote research enrollment among African American adults." Ishan C. Williams, PhD, FGSA is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, School of Nursing. Her background and PhD are in human development and family studies. Dr. Williams research focuses on quality of life among older adults with dementia and their family caregivers, chronic disease management for older adults with Type 2 diabetes, and culturally appropriate community-based interventions among African American/Black adults. Her research further concentrates on using an equity approach to understanding the health care needs of older adults and their family caregivers within social, cultural, and geographical contexts.