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Rebecca Rudel, DrPH, RD

Assistant Professor in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine , Registered Dietitian
rrudel@bu.edu
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Biography

Dr. Rudel is an Assistant Professor in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and a registered dietitian with clinical expertise in food insecurity and malnutrition. She uses mixed methods and implementation science to improve quality of healthcare delivery and health outcomes. Currently, Dr. Rudel is co-investigator on multiple implementation science-focused studies that aim to bridge the divide between clinical care and community-based services. Methodologically, Dr. Rudel specializes in identification of theories, models, and frameworks; implementation mapping; mechanism mapping; and qualitative methods.

 

Publications

 

  1. Rudel RK, Byhoff E, Strombotne KL, Drainoni M, Greece JA. Factors Associated with Uptake of an Open Access Health Center-Based Mobile Produce Market: A Case for Expanded Eligibility. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2024; 124(10): 1328-1335. PMID 38615994.
    1. Rudel RK, Byhoff E, Fielman SB, Strombotne KL, Drainoni M, Greece JA. A Qualitative Study of a Health Center-Based Mobile Produce Market. J Ambul Care Manage. 2024; 47(3):134-142. PMID 38771169.
    2. Byhoff E, Rudel RK, Fahlin C, Silva S, Drainoni M. A Community Engaged Implementation Mapping Approach to increase SNAP participation in a diverse Latine community. Translational and Behavioral Medicine. In press.
    3. Byhoff E, Rudel RK, Taylor LA. Thoughtful Investing in Social Care Management: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems. J Ambul Care Manage. 2024; 47(3): 203-211. PMID 38771174.