Melissa Elafros, PhD, MD
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor
Medical School
Neurology
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Neurologic care for resource-limited populations
Melissa Elafros’s global work focuses on reducing the burden of neurological diseases and improving access to quality neurologic care for resource-limited populations via epidemiologic, clinical, and health services research. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center themes of strengthening systems for health and empowering women and communities. Additionally, she has worked in Zambia, since 2009, examining barriers to care for neuroinfectious diseases and people with epilepsy.
Contact Information
elafrome@umich.eduCountry Focus
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Healthcare quality
Care coordination
Health outcomes
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Quality improvement
Social justice and equity
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Eliminating poverty
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Health Condition Focus
Neurological disorders and stroke
Population Focus
Underserved/vulnerable
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