Christina Nicolaidis, M.D., M.P.H.

Christina Nicolaidis, M.D., M.P.H., is a Professor and Adjunct Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Oregon Health & Science University. A physician-researcher with advanced training in public health, her work centers on participatory research to improve healthcare and mental health outcomes for autistic adults. Her recent publications focus on developing and validating measurement tools, including the AASPIRE Autistic Burnout Scale and the AASPIRE–Choices and Decisions Scale, alongside establishing longitudinal cohort methods and data-sharing recommendations for autism research. Her research integrates behavioral sciences and community-based participatory approaches to address systemic barriers in healthcare delivery.