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Xue Zhang
Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health
Summary Statement

Xue Zhang's research focuses on rural health disparity, population health, regional economics, and government policy. 

Department
  • Biobehavioral Health - BBH
Education
  • Cornell University, PhD, Regional Science, 2019
  • Cornell University, MS, Regional Science, 2016
  • Harbin Institute of Technology, MS, International Economics and Trade, 2013
  • Harbin Institute of Technology, BS, International Economics and Trade, 2011
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Research Interests

Xue Zhang's research focuses on rural health disparity, population health, regional economics, and government policy. Her current research employs a human ecological framework to examine geographic differences in demographic structure, social determinants of health, urban planning, social policy, and population health outcomes with a specific focus on rural-urban differences.