Labs
Emerging Adult Health and Wellness Lab
The goals of the Emerging Adult Health and Wellness Lab are to center the voices of youth, and the communities that love and care for youth, in research.
Our research focuses on ways to improve the health and wellness of individuals between the ages of 11 and 26 years of age. To conduct this work, we work with youth, family, healthcare systems, and community organizations. We use a variety of research methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and community-engaged strategies.
Research Interests
Medical education
History of medicine and pediatrics
Pediatric infectious disease
Injury prevention
Adolescent health
Oral health
Child advocacy
Foster care
Trauma-informed care and adverse childhood experiences
Medical toxicology and environmental preparedness
Health disparities and social determinants of health
Climate change and child health
Global health/ immigrant and refugee care
School-based health
Early childhood literacy and school preparation
Developmental progress for at risk children
Research Highlights
Evaluation of One Program's Use of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Resident Curriculum
Holly Gooding
Strengthening the US Health Workforce to End the HIV Epidemic: Lessons Learned From 11 Ending the HIV Epidemic Jurisdictions
Samantha Hill
Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Onset of Chronic Disease in Young Adulthood
Stan Sonu
Incorporating Cardiovascular Risk Assessment into Adolescent Reproductive Health and Primary Care Visits
Holly Gooding
Demystifying Traumatic Experiences and their Complex Effects in People living with HIV and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Tennessee
Samantha Hill
Toward Integration of Trauma, Resilience, and Equity Theory and Practice: A Narrative Review and Call for Consilience
Stan Sonu
Addressing Disruptive Patient Encounters: A Trauma-Informed, Equity-Focused Approach
Stan Sonu