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Monique S Balthazar
DNP, PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC

Assistant Professor

University Park

Phone: 814-867-5999

Email: msb6243@psu.edu

Balthazar is a Clinical and Translational Nurse Scientist and triple board-certified Nurse Practitioner dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing the health and well-being of underserved and marginalized populations. My research focus is the biobehavioral and socioenvironmental underpinnings sleep and brain health. I am committed to research innovation, evidenced-based practice, and health equity.

Education

• Post Masters Certificate, Duke University
• DNP, PhD, Post Masters Certificate, Case Western Reserve University
• MSN, Vanderbilt University
• BSN, BA French Studies, Andrews University

Teaching

NURS808: Population Health Perspectives

Mentorship

• MSN – 5
• PhD – 2

Research

Research & Publications

Research Interests and Areas of Expertise

• Sleep Health
• Brain Health
• Social and Environmental Determinants of Health
• Health Equity
• Sexual and Gender Minority Health
• Healthy Aging
• Violence Exposure
• Metabolism
• Immune Function
• Inflammation: Lipids

Website

https://moniquebalthazar.com

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Last updated 8/5/2025