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Social Justice Institute's R & R (Research and Refreshments) Lecture Series
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Please join us for this talk from campus and community leaders on how social justice is central to their work. You are welcome to bring your lunch; drinks and desserts will be provided. There will be Q+A following the presentation.
Dr. Shanina Knighton, PhD will present "The Hidden Impact of Hygiene Poverty on Health"
Dr. Shanina Knighton is a nurse-scientist, infection preventionist, and research assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University, adjunct in biomedical engineering and also serving as a senior nurse scientist at MetroHealth System. As the inaugural Executive Director of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's Center for Research Practice and Innovation, she was instrumental in advancing the organization's mission.
Dr. Knighton holds a Ph.D. and completed her NIH T32 postdoctoral fellowship, later becoming a CTSA KL2 Scholar. She specializes in translating infection prevention science into practical, equitable tools, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex health challenges. Currently, she serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) on an R01 grant from the National Institute on Aging, focused on a technology-based self-management intervention to improve hand hygiene and reduce contamination among older adults.
Her impactful work has driven community systems change through clinical-community-academic partnerships, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications, educational resources, and leadership roles on national boards. Notably, she convened 27 countries as an ISO leader to establish technical standards for infection prevention in healthcare.
Dr. Knighton has developed innovative prevention tools for community members, small businesses, and public officials, including the State of Ohio and the American Nurses Association. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, Fox News, and Self Magazine. Honored with several awards, including the 2022 CWRU Faculty Innovator and the 2023 Veale Institute Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellow, she has also been a dedicated member of the CWRU Social Justice Institute Leadership team for three years.
Where
Moot Court Room, School of Law
11075 East Blvd