Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD

Associate Professor, Section Director of Student Affairs

Education and Licensure

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, PhD in Population Health Sciences, Minor: Cultural Anthropology, 2014
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, Capstone Certificate, Global Health, 2012
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, MS, Physical Therapy, 2000
  • Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, BA in Biology, 1995
  • Licensure Information/Registration Number: Colorado #0016918

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Positions

Section Director of Student Affairs
DPT-MPH Dual Degree Track Director
Associate Director, Physical Therapy Access & Engagement

Areas of Expertise

Population Health Pediatric Health Services Research Health Disparities Research Health Equity Community-Based Participatory Research

Research

Research Interests

Cardiopulmonary, Health & Wellness Neurology Pediatrics Rehabilitation Outcomes & Health Services Research




Research Profile

Funded/In Review Grant Activity

Ongoing Support

Colorado Maternal and Child Health Cooperative Agreement 2022-2275; 09/01/2022 – 08/31/2026
Role: Co-Investigator
Screening for Developmental, Social, and Emotional Concerns among Young Children. This project seeks to address the developmental, social, and emotional needs of children (and their families) by 1) increasing the number of pediatric and family medicine practices implementing Healthy Steps, 2) enhancing screening processes, and 3) improving family engagement. ($94,200)

Zero to Three (U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration); 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2027
Role: Research Consultant
Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems – Implementation Site. The purpose of this project is to advance statewide systems of comprehensive early childhood developmental promotion, screening, and intervention that improve outcomes and reduce disparities for children experiencing poverty. ($1.5M)


Publications & Presentations

 

Scholarly Agenda

Dr. Magnusson's employs community-engaged research methods within a population health framework to  understand the mechanisms underlying disparities in health outcomes and  inform the development of innovative, community-based solutions that advance health equity for traditionally underserved communities.

Within the last five years

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