Joanna Curry
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Dr. Joanna Curry is a health services researcher whose work illuminates how social determinants shape surgical outcomes and disparities in cancer care. Her research focuses on the intersection of socioeconomic disadvantage, healthcare access, and surgical treatment patterns, particularly for non-small cell lung cancer. In her highly cited 2023 study, "Association of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage with use of minimally invasive resection for non–small cell lung cancer," Dr. Curry demonstrated that patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods are significantly less likely to receive minimally invasive surgery—a technique linked to reduced postoperative morbidity. This work has garnered 4 citations and provides critical evidence for understanding how neighborhood-level factors influence the adoption of advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Curry's contributions are vital for informing policies aimed at equitable surgical care delivery, highlighting the need to address systemic barriers that prevent vulnerable populations from benefiting from medical innovations. Her research continues to shape conversations around health equity and the social determinants of surgical outcomes.
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