Candace Robertson, MPH
Research Manager
 Candace Robertson received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Villanova University and her Master's of Public Health from MCP Hahnemann University. She is currently the research manager at the Women's Health Education Program, Drexel University College of Medicine and is pursuing her Doctorate of Public Health in Community Health at Drexel University School of Public Health. Ms. Robertson has participated in research focused on the epidemiology of adolescent violence in urban centers such as Philadelphia, hypertension in Pacific Islanders, menopause education and health risks associated with the menopausal transition, cultural competence, barriers to the inclusion of minorities in research and a DES education awareness program.
Her primary research interests include exploring health disparities particularly those issues affecting women, minorities and adolescents. Ms. Robertson has also developed evaluation tools and has presented at regional and national conferences. She received recognition as the recipient of the Exemplary Community Based Master's Project Award (2002) for her work on a project addressing adolescent violence, specifically, exploring the role of school commitment as a protective factor in adolescent experiences with violence.
Ms. Robertson has also been involved with projects mentoring high school students interested in math and science as well as research groups investigating adolescent violence, life expectancy and hypertension in Pacific Islanders. Ms. Robertson has worked as a middle school science teacher where she developed and implemented a syllabus and protocol for instruction, science club, school science fair, and the Red Cross Day. She most recently served as a consultant on the science and health curriculum committee at the Cornerstone Christian Academy. She has also volunteered as a First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor with the American Red Cross and currently participates in youth mentoring programs at the Franklin Institute.
In addition, Ms. Robertson ensures that all Drexel University College of Medicine third year clerks, as well as first year students, receive training on intimate partner violence screening strategies in clinical venues. She has conducted workshops on several women's health topics in various community settings including a workshop series at the Riverside Correctional Facility, the women's prison in the Philadelphia Prison System. Ms. Robertson has also developed evaluation tools and has presented at regional and national conferences.
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