Zhao Ni, PhD, BMed, RN, FAAN
Co-Director of HiFi Global Lab
LaRon Nelson PhD, RN, FAAN
Co-Director of HiFi Global Lab
Dr. Ni is an Assistant Professor at Yale University, specializing in the use of mobile technologies for preventing cardiovascular diseases and HIV/AIDS. His research encompasses the intersection of chronic and infectious diseases, focusing on mobile health interventions. With a global perspective, Prof. Ni has conducted research in the U.S., China, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cameroon, and the Philippines, exploring innovative approaches to address health challenges. Prof. Ni is a Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple research projects in these countries. He has established 7 effective and efficient research teams consisted of stellar team members to conduct research in these countries.
"We invite individuals like yourself to engage and collaborate with us. We firmly believe that dreams, kindness, respect, and collaboration are the cornerstones for achieving better health outcomes for all. Together, we strive to find solutions that tackle global health issues, creating a more compassionate and healthier world."
Dr. Nelson is the Independence Foundation Associate Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean of Global Health & Equity. He also serves on the Yale Institute of Global Health’s Leadership Advisory Committee. He is also a scientist with MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He has been honored by professional nursing organizations, including the Excellence in HIV Prevention Award by the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and the President’s Trailblazer Award by the National Black Nurses Association. Dr. Nelson's work in research and implementation science spans multiple countries. He co-founded the Central and West Africa Implementation Science Alliance (CAWISA)—a collaboration of implementation scientists and implementing agencies from Cameroon, Congo, Ghana and Nigeria aimed to improve HIV related outcomes among adolescents the region. He is also leading implementation science efforts to reduce racial disparities in HIV incidence, treatment and viral suppression among African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Canada.
