Shannon M. Canfield, PhD, MPH

Shannon Canfield, PhD, MPH, is an applied health researcher whose work focuses on improving health and well-being across the lifespan, with particular attention to women’s health, mental health during the reproductive period and access to effective care. Her research emphasizes how programs, technologies and care models are implemented and used in real-world settings, especially in partnership with communities and health systems.

Her work centers on three interrelated areas: Developing and evaluating programs that support women and families during the perinatal period and beyond; examining how technology can support health promotion, care coordination and self-management; and conducting community-engaged research that prioritizes reach, usability and adoption among populations that are often underserved. Across these areas, Dr. Canfield focuses on practical, scalable approaches that improve how care and support are delivered.

Dr. Canfield has extensive experience collaborating with colleagues around the university on mixed-methods research, program evaluation and implementation studies. Her work has informed community initiatives and health care innovations, particularly in maternal and family health, chronic disease management and digital health. Her current projects examine how implementation processes, clinical practices and community-based supports can be strengthened to improve care experiences and outcomes for women and families.