Rebecca Rudel, DrPH, MPH, RD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Rudel is an implementation scientist and evaluator focused on the intersection between clinical care and public health. She uses implementation science frameworks and methods to evaluate programs and interventions that aim to improve quality of and access to care for underserved and vulnerable populations. She has extensive experience designing and undertaking process and outcome evaluations for a variety of healthcare-based interventions, including an on-site produce market and a mobile health clinic. Methodologically, Dr. Rudel has expertise in mixed methods evaluations with an intensive focus on qualitative analysis. With a background as a dietitian, Dr. Rudel combines her clinical and research expertise to design and evaluate interventions to improve health outcomes. She also takes an equity lens to her work, aiming to create an environment where all people have the ability to achieve optimal health.

Publications

  • Published 6/1/2026

    Byhoff E, Rudel RK. Federal Policy and Social Support to Increase Nutrition Security. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jun 01; 9(6):e2620269. PMID: 42377964.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/22/2026

    Cunnington S, Mims C, Barbeau R, Booker S, Abiado MA, Robinson G, Tesfay S, Ulloa-Hays C, Beach D, Farah N, Porter E, Rudel R, Greece JA. Lessons learned from a sustained mobile prenatal care delivery program: results from a mixed-methods evaluation to understand appointment attendance and patient satisfaction. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2026 Apr 22; 26(1). PMID: 42021173.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/3/2026

    Byhoff E, Desrochers O, Rudel RK, Feld L, Goldberg DS, Bittermann T. Screening for Food Insecurity in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Pilot Study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2026 Apr 03. PMID: 41926693.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 2/27/2026

    Desrochers O, Wang B, Burgun R, Rudel RK, Lichkus J, Fiechtner L, Byhoff E. Impact of Text Message Reminders on Attendance at a Health Center-Based Produce Market: A Quasi-Experimental Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 Feb 27. PMID: 41761016.

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  • Published 1/22/2026

    Cramer AL, Bartkus M, Nelson AL, Rudel R, Steiner J, Green P, Barnard A, Henry S, Betances M, Pierre CM, Drainoni ML, Barlam TF. Implementation strategies for sustainability of mupirocin decolonization across adult ICUs in an urban safety net hospital. Am J Infect Control. 2026 Jul; 54(7):789-794. PMID: 41580089.

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Education

  • Boston University, DPH/DrPH
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MPH
  • Tufts University, BA

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