Louise C. Palmer, MA

Research Scientist
Shepherd Center
Roswell, Georgia, United States

Louise Palmer is a research scientist and sociologist in multiple sclerosis (MS) research at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Louise has a health-applied social sciences background with two decades of experience developing, managing, and evaluating domestic and global public health programs and policies including in disability and rehabilitation research. Current areas of research include self-management in MS, racial disparities and inequities, and the role of social determinants of health on MS outcomes. Louise is passionate about using people-centered and empowered research approaches to fully engage people living with MS in the research cycle to design interventions that meet their social, emotional, and wellness needs. Louise is also a member of the iConquerMS Research Committee.

I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Presentation(s):

• The Application of Social Determinants of Health to Rehabilitation Medicine Research and Practice

  Tuesday, November 8, 2022
  12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

• An Integrated Clinician, Patient, and Researcher Partnership to Develop Interventions for People with Multiple Sclerosis

  Wednesday, November 9, 2022
  3:15 PM – 3:31 PM