Nathaniel M. Tran
Assistant Professor
Division of Health Policy and Administration
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Nathaniel M. Tran, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health. Their research examines how public policies impact the health of LGBTQ+ populations throughout the life course and has been published in journals such as JAMA, Health Affairs, and Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Tran is a nationally-recognized expert in LGBTQ+ population health with over 10 years of experience in public health research, implementation, and evaluation. Their research has been featured on PBS to raise awareness of health challenges among LGBTQ+ older adults, cited by the United States District Court to advance LGBTQ+ civil rights, and cited by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ young people.
Dr. Tran holds a BA in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Spanish from Tufts University and a PhD in Health Policy & Health Services Research from Vanderbilt University. They were a 2018 Fulbright research fellow to the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Selected Grants
National Institute on Aging, Multi-level Determinants of Sexual and Gender Minority Aging (R36AG083386), Principal Investigator
Selected Publications
Tran NM, Gonzales G. Implications of Public Policies for LGBTQI+ Population Health in the US. Health Affairs. (2025) https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20250130.623159/
Tran NM, McKay T, Gonzales G, Dusetzina SB, Fry C. Aging in Isolation: Sexual Orientation and Sex Dierences in Navigating Cognitive Decline. Social Science & Medicine: Population Health. (2024) doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101699
Tran NM and Nguyen KH. LGBTQ+ Data Collection in Medicaid to Advance Health Equity. JAMA. (2024) doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.7829
Tran NM, Mann S, Gonzales G. Sexual Orientation, High Deductible Health Plans, and Financial Barriers to Health Care. Health Affairs. (2023) doi.org/10.1377/hltha.2023.00201
Tran NM, Mann S, Cortez MG, Harrel B, Nettuno L. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Mental Health by Gender Identity in the United States, 2019-2021. Preventive Medicine. (2023) doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107705
McKay T, Tran NM, Barbee H, Min J. Association of Arming Care with Chronic Disease and Preventative Care Outcomes among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Older Adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (2023) 64(3):305-314 doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2022.09.025
Gonzales G, Tran NM, Bennett M. State Policies and Health Disparities Between Transgender and Cisgender Adults: Considerations and Challenges Using Population-Based Survey Data. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. (2022) 47 (5): 555–581. doi.org/10.1215/03616878-9978117
Tran NM, Gonzales G. History of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Distress Among US Adults by Sexual Orientation. JAMA Psychiatry. (2022) 79(4):377-379. doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0001
Progovac AM, Tran NM, Mullin BO, Libardi Maia JD, Creedon TB, Dunham E, Reisner S, McDowell A, Roman-Sanchez MJ, Dunn M, Telingator C, Lu FQ, Breslow AS, Forstein M, Cook BL.Elevated Rates of Violence Victimization and Suicide Attempt Among Gender Minority Patients in an Urban, Safety Net Health System. World Medical & Health Policy. 13(2): 176-198. (2021) doi.org/10.1002/wmh3.403
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Notable Honors
2024, Edward Ferguson Jr. Graduate Award for Excellence in Research, Vanderbilt University
2022, Laurence G. Branch Doctoral Research Award, American Public Health Association, Section on Aging & Public Health
2021, Grant W. Farmer Memorial Scholarship, American Public Health Association, LGBTQ+ Health Caucus
Education
PhD in Health Policy & Health Services Research, Vanderbilt University
BA in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Spanish, Tufts University
Professional Memberships
Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science
American Public Health Association
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
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