~ RGVRC Affiliate Scholar ~

Julia Schleimer is an assistant professor with the Centers for Violence Prevention at the University of California, Davis, and an affiliate of the Center for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Washington. Dr. Schleimer received her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Washington and her MPH in epidemiology and the social determinants of health from Columbia University. Her research focuses on the effects of social and structural factors, community-based interventions, and social programs and policies on violence and related inequities, with particular emphasis on firearm-related harm. Dr. Schleimer applies critical, multilevel, and life course perspectives to her research and works in partnership with interdisciplinary teams and impacted communities to advance population health equity.