Susan H. Babey

Susan H. Babey is a senior research scientist and codirector of the Chronic Disease Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Health Policy Research and an academic researcher with the Department of Health Policy and Management in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Her research focuses primarily on the prevention of chronic health conditions, examining the social and environmental determinants of health, health disparities, and access to care for historically marginalized populations. She has coauthored scholarly publications and research briefs that examine access to health care, health behaviors (such as physical activity and dietary behavior), and health outcomes (such as obesity and diabetes). Her work has been used by the press, community groups, and policymakers, informing legislative testimony. Babey received her PhD in psychology with a special area focus on social psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

updated 2025