Katryna McCoy, PhD, MSN, FNP-C

Dr. McCoy is a cross-disciplinary researcher, an educator and a family nurse practitioner. She has a research platform that is centered around reducing HIV-related health disparities, HIV prevention, treatment adherence and symptom management. Her research activities incorporate mixed methods to reduce the effects of stigmas on the health-seeking of those at risk for HIV. Her research activities have been funded by both extramural and intramural funding, including funding from the National Institutes of Health.

AREAS OF RESEARCH

HIV, sexually transmitted infections, medication adherence, women’s health, nursing workforce issues, community engagement and qualitative research method

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral, 2015, Emory University, Research Fellowship

PhD, 2012, University of Oregon, Philosophy

Graduate Certificate, 2011, University of Washington, HIV/ STIs

MS, 1999, University of Washington, Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner

BS, 1996, Medical College of Georgia, Nursing

EXTERNAL AFFILIATION

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