Megan Deichen Hansen, Ph.D., M.S.W

Megan Deichen Hansen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science & Social Medicine Department of Florida State University’s College of Medicine. Dr. Deichen Hansen completed her Ph.D. in 2019 from the Florida State University College of Social Work.

Dr. Deichen Hansen’s research occurs at the nexus of perinatal health, social work, and social justice. The underlying goal of her research stems from three primary intentions: 1) to provide a holistic understanding of the ways that social determinants of health shape and influence maternal and infant health outcomes; 2) to promote informed decision-making among perinatal healthcare providers; and 3) to identify areas in which policies and programs can be strengthened to promote health equity during the perinatal window.

Dr. Deichen Hansen actively engages and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders, researchers, and healthcare professionals across disciplines.