Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, PhD, MPH, MPHC, CGM

UMass Amherst

Conceptual Interests

• Behavioral and social science research on the causes and solutions to health disparity and social injustice among vulnerable populations
• Applied and translational research on the development, testing, adaptation, and delivery of interventions to reduce disparities using
• The role of micronutrients on inflammation and mental health outcomes of HIV-infected persons
• Designing mental health interventions for the immigrant population.

Population Interests

• Immigrants
• HIV-infected populations
• Vulnerable populations
• Methodological Interests

Quantitative Methods

• Mixed-methods
• Community-based participatory research