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Rupali J. Limaye, PhD, MPH, MA, is an Associate Professor. She is seen as an expert in vaccine behavior and decision-making, including vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. Primarily focusing on infectious diseases, Dr. Limaye is a social and behavioral scientist and health communication scholar. Her mixed-method work examines how various influences affect health behavior and how to leverage those influences to affect positive behavior change.

With the help of Inova Health System, George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú is ready to partner with other Virginia universities on research to improve health during pregnancy and early childhood.

Dr. Kitsantas' research focuses on integrating data science with statistical/epidemiological methods to address health issues in vulnerable populations of women and their children.