Research Team – Vu Research Group

Faculty Leadership

Dr. Milkie Vu

Dr. Milkie Vu (she/her) is a mixed-methods researcher with over a decade of experience conducting community-engaged research to promote health equity. Her research program focuses on developing and implementing culturally-relevant, community-centered solutions to reduce cancer and chronic disease health disparities in Asian American, immigrant, and other minoritized populations. She draws on methodologies and theories from social and behavioral sciences as well as implementation science. Dr. Vu is deeply committed to building multisectoral partnerships and leveraging community engagement to explore and address structural and social determinants of health. She is well-recognized for her research contribution on HPV vaccination in Asian American and diverse populations. In addition, Dr. Vu has also conducted research on food insecurity, cancer screening, mental health, tobacco use, and physical activity. Dr. Vu completed her Bachelor’s degree in History and Cultural Anthropology at Duke University, her Master’s degree in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, and her PhD degree in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University. She was a postdoctoral fellow in the T32 program in Cancer Prevention & Control at Northwestern University.

Project Management

Chi Vu

Chi Vu (She/Her) holds an MA in Emerging Media Studies from Boston University, where she conducted mixed-method research on AI usage interventions among diverse student populations and AI-mediated health communication. Prior to joining the lab, Chi served as a Data and AI Fellow at the United Nations in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. She also contributed to research on patient-clinician decision-making in prostate cancer treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to her research background, Chi has valuable experience in brand risk management and strategy for Fortune 500 companies, complementing her multidisciplinary expertise.

Student Interns and Trainees