Thi Vu, MPH
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Biography
Thi Vu is a PhD student in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale University. Prior to coming to Yale, she led various projects at the UNC Center for AIDS Research, Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and the UNC School of Nursing. She has experience in qualitative methods and community-engaged research in the areas of PrEP, HIV/AIDS, safety in assisted-living, and transitional care for persons with dementia. She is interested in psychosocial aspects of aging and caregiving among older adults with HIV/AIDS and older adults with dementia, and is currently working with Professor Joan Monin at the Social Gerontology Health Lab.
Education & Training
- MPHUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Behavior (2021)
- BS (Hon)University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Psychology (2019)
- BAUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Anthropology (2019)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| June and Scott Pearson Fund for Patient Advocacy | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2020 |
| Health Behavior Departmental Award | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2020 |
| Buckley Public Service Scholar | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2019 |
| Honors Carolina | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2019 |
| Wells Fargo/Asian Pacific Islander Scholar | APIA Scholars | 2015 |
Departments & Organizations
- Patient Priorities Care