Internationally Recognized Epidemiologist to Head College of Nursing Research

Internationally Recognized Epidemiologist to Head College of Nursing Research
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Internationally Recognized Epidemiologist to Head College of Nursing Research
Amanda Elend
April 16, 2026
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USF College of Nursing is happy to welcome
Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA, FESG, CHES
-- Principal Investigator as our new Senior Associate Dean for Research.
Misra brings extensive experience in research leadership, public health, and multidisciplinary
collaboration. She came to USF from the West Virginia University School of Public
Health, where she served as a tenured full professor and PhD program director. Her
scholarship and leadership focus on behavioral interventions for chronic disease prevention
and management, particularly in rural and underserved populations.
During her doctoral training in health services at Old Dominion University in Virginia,
Misra developed strong expertise in health education, behavioral science, and community-based
research. This informed her career-long focus on translating research into practice,
advancing health equity, and leading multidisciplinary research teams.
Misra has a sustained record of extramural funding from the
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
,
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
, and other federal agencies and foundations. Her work spans clinical and community-based
trials, global health initiatives, and innovative low-cost models that leverage community
health workers and tailored interventions.
I am committed to advancing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impactful
scholarship that elevates our college’s research enterprise.
Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA,FESG, CHES
We are excited to have Dr. Misra serve in this key leadership role and look forward
to her vision and leadership as we continue to strengthen the college’s research enterprise.
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