Heather Gardiner, PhD, MPH, is Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences in Temple University’s College of Public Health. Gardiner directs the Health Disparities Research Lab and the Office of Community Engaged Research and Practice, which leads growth of the college’s interdisciplinary, community based activities for research, teaching, service and practice. She is a mixed-methodologist with a program of research focused at the intersection of interpersonal health communication and organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Across these areas of research, her primary goals have been to improve the organ and tissue donation process in the United States, reduce transplant inequities, and increase access to transplantation for ethnic minorities and other underserved or marginalized populations. Gardiner earned her doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and her master’s in Public Health from Virginia Commonwealth University.
From Access to Impact: Serving Diverse Needs Through Inclusive Design in Transplant Education
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 2:00pm
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this webinar will explore the critical role of inclusive, accessible education throughout the transplantation process. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how health literacy and accessibility barriers impact diverse patient populations. Join us to learn practical strategies for designing educational materials and experiences that meet the needs of all individuals, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance.
