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Ankita Patil

Ankita Patil

Public health researcher focused on health equity

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San Francisco, California
Joined April 2026
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Summary

Public-health researcher focused on incarceration and health equity, using empirical methods to study the health impacts of incarceration and to inform practice and policy. stanford+2
Bridges research, policy, and advocacy—co-authoring an APHA policy statement and publishing peer-reviewed work to translate evidence into policy recommendations. nih+2
Early-career leader who blends academic research with community initiatives and startup work—co-founding Alethia Health and organizing public events to engage broader audiences. luma+2
Contributor to multi-institutional research teams (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Johns Hopkins, Stanford) with presentations and collaborative projects addressing healthcare barriers for incarcerated populations. harvard+2

Work

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Writing

Unchained Care: A Public Health Perspective on Ending Shackling of Incarcerated Patients Seeking Health Care, a Policy Statement Adopted by the American Public Health Association

March 1, 2025

APHA policy statement framing shackling of incarcerated patients as a public health issue and calling for ending the practice; published as 'Unchained Care' in Medical Care.

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Menstrual Equity Behind Bars: A Call for National Policy Reform

January 1, 2025

Article calling for national policy reforms to address menstrual equity in carceral settings; lists Ankita Patil among contributors in writing/review roles.

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Talking About Incarceration History: Engaging Patients and Healthcare Providers in Communication

October 1, 2024

Article addressing how providers can engage patients about incarceration history and outlining educational gaps and recommended practices to better meet the needs of formerly incarcerated patients.

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Active on visual social platforms. instagram