Laura Hayman
Areas of Expertise
Child and Adolescent Health, Prevention of Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease, Health Promotion Across the Life Course, Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Degrees
BSN: Nursing: University of Pennsylvania
MSN: Nursing of Children: University of Pennsylvania
PhD: Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development: University of Pennsylvania
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Dr. Hayman’s program of research and scholarship has focused on prevention of obesity and risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in children, adolescents and families. In collaboration with colleagues from several disciplines, her recent and ongoing clinical, community-based, and translational research includes life course behavioral medicine approaches to health promotion and disease prevention, and research and policy initiatives designed to reduce health disparities and promote health equity. She is also Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Medical School.
Teaching Expertise
Development and Health Promotion across the Life Course
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Awards and Accomplishments
Fellow, American Heart Association
Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
Fellow, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Fellow, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
American Heart Association National Meritorious Achievement Award
American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing Distinguished Achievement Award
Sigma Theta Tau (SIGMA) International Nurse Researchers Hall of Fame