Saleh, Muna, PhD

Assistant Professor | 614-247-0572 | Saleh.223@osu.edu

Dr. Muna Saleh examines how resettlement experiences and community contexts influence the health of resettled refugees. Her research places particular focus on improving healthcare coordination for refugees living with chronic illnesses. She leverages cross-sector collaboration,with an emphasis on partnerships with providers, communities, and refugee-led organizations, to explore the factors shaping health for chronically ill refugees.

Education

PhD-Virginia Commonwealth University, 2025- Social Work

Areas of expertise

Refugee resettlement
Chronic illness
Health policy

Areas of interest for mentoring PhD students

Refugee resettlement
Chronic illness
Health policy
Community-engaged research
Global social work
Migration

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Areas of expertise

Areas of interest for mentoring PhD students