Dr Keesha Roach
Dr. Keesha Powell-Roach, PhD, RN, is a pain scientist and nurse researcher whose work is transforming how we understand and address pain, particularly in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). Her research emphasizes health disparities, equitable care, and precision health approaches.
Dr. Powell-Roach's work integrates genomic, proteomic, psychological, and environmental factors to examine pain mechanisms and their effects on organ systems and quality of life. She investigates both acute and chronic pain across diverse populations, including those in rural and urban settings. She evaluates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies, advocating for tailored approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals with SCD.
Through a combination of rigorous scientific research and active community engagement, Dr. Powell-Roach is dedicated to reducing health disparities and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with SCD by developing targeted, culturally sensitive interventions.