Stampley Research Group

Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about transforming person-centered diabetes care through research, innovation, and collaboration.

Our Team

Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about transforming person-centered diabetes care through research, innovation, and collaboration.

Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about transforming person-centered diabetes care through research, innovation, and collaboration.

Principal Investigator

Michelle D.S Boakye

Assistant Professor | UMASS Boston

Michelle Boakye | PhD, MPH, RN - Profile Preview

Michelle Boakye

PhD, MPH, RN

Research Interests

Person-centered Diabetes Research

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Bio

Dr. Boakye is an assistant professor and nurse scientist committed to advancing person-centered diabetes care. Her research focuses on improving the psychosocial well-being and self-management of adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly during the critical period following diagnosis. She is especially interested in developing and evaluating digital health interventions that enhance self-management education and support, reduce diabetes distress, and address health disparities.

Degrees

PhD | 2022
Pennsylvannia State University, University Park, PA
Major: Nursing

MPH | 2014
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana
Major: Public Health (Health Education and Promotion)

BSc | 2009

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi – Ghana

Major: Nursing

Certifications

2024 – Present
Registered Nurse: Massachusetts

2022 – Present
Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania

2020 – Present
U.S. National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Lifestyle Coach

2015
Certificate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

2011 – Present
Registered General Nurse: Ghana

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Patient and Provider Decision Making About HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Following Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Analysis.

To explore patient and health care provider HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) decision making following sexual assault, semistructured interviews regarding HIV PEP provision with 15 patients and 10 health care providers were conducted. 

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Pathway From Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis to Action: How to Move People Forward. Diabetes Spectrum.

Seven self-care behaviors—healthy coping, healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, reducing risk, and problem-solving—are recommended for individuals with diabetes to achieve optimal health and quality of life.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Remodeling Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: What Individuals Need for Success. Clinical Diabetes

The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes initiates a new health-illness transition. However, little is known about the immediate support that people need to successfully cope with this diagnosis.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

What individuals want to hear at the point of type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Recent studies have shown that the time of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes is often not a teachable moment because of heightened emotions.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

College students’ experiences of sexual violence and reasons for seeking care in campus health and counseling centers.

Objective: Examine associations between care seeking reasons in college health and counseling centers and sexual violence (SV).

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Needs assessment of community health workers to enhance efficient delivery of their services for community case management of malaria in Kenya

Malaria continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) which is undertaken by engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) to effectively address management of malaria cases in some endemic communities was explored in this study.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Challenges of achieving sustainable community health services for community case management of malaria

Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) using Community Health Workers (CHWs) is an approach to improve access to timely and effective malaria case management in malaria endemic countries.

Read more

Institutional Appointments

2023 – Present
Assistant Professor,  University of Massachusetts, Boston Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Boston, MA

2023 – Present
Adjunct Faculty, UMass Chan Medical School, Health Informatics and Implementation Science
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

2022 – 2023
2022 ADCES Foundation/CBDCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Academic Positions

2023 – Present

Assistant Professor,  University of Massachusetts, Boston Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

2023 – Present

Adjunct Faculty, UMass Chan Medical School, Health Informatics and Implementation Science

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

2022 – 2023

2022 ADCES Foundation/CBDCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Summer 2020

Teaching Assistant, Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Advanced Nursing (NURS  510), Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

2018 – 2020

Assistant Lecturer, Central University College of Nursing

Miotso, Ghana

Dr. Boakye is an assistant professor and nurse scientist committed to advancing person-centered diabetes care. Her research focuses on improving the psychosocial well-being and self-management of adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly during the critical period following diagnosis. She is especially interested in developing and evaluating digital health interventions that enhance self-management education and support, reduce diabetes distress, and address health disparities.

Degrees

PhD | 2022
Pennsylvannia State University, University Park, PA
Major: Nursing

MPH | 2014
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana
Major: Public Health (Health Education and Promotion)

BSc | 2009

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi – Ghana

Major: Nursing

Certifications

2024 – Present
Registered Nurse: Massachusetts

2022 – Present
Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania

2020 – Present
U.S. National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Lifestyle Coach

2015
Certificate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

2011 – Present
Registered General Nurse: Ghana

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Patient and Provider Decision Making About HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Following Sexual Violence: A Qualitative Analysis.

To explore patient and health care provider HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) decision making following sexual assault, semistructured interviews regarding HIV PEP provision with 15 patients and 10 health care providers were conducted. 

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Pathway From Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis to Action: How to Move People Forward. Diabetes Spectrum.

Seven self-care behaviors—healthy coping, healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, reducing risk, and problem-solving—are recommended for individuals with diabetes to achieve optimal health and quality of life.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Remodeling Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: What Individuals Need for Success. Clinical Diabetes

The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes initiates a new health-illness transition. However, little is known about the immediate support that people need to successfully cope with this diagnosis.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

What individuals want to hear at the point of type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Recent studies have shown that the time of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes is often not a teachable moment because of heightened emotions.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

College students’ experiences of sexual violence and reasons for seeking care in campus health and counseling centers.

Objective: Examine associations between care seeking reasons in college health and counseling centers and sexual violence (SV).

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Needs assessment of community health workers to enhance efficient delivery of their services for community case management of malaria in Kenya

Malaria continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) which is undertaken by engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) to effectively address management of malaria cases in some endemic communities was explored in this study.

Read more

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

Challenges of achieving sustainable community health services for community case management of malaria

Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) using Community Health Workers (CHWs) is an approach to improve access to timely and effective malaria case management in malaria endemic countries.

Read more

Institutional Appointments

2023 – Present
Assistant Professor,  University of Massachusetts, Boston Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Boston, MA

2023 – Present
Adjunct Faculty, UMass Chan Medical School, Health Informatics and Implementation Science
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

2022 – 2023
2022 ADCES Foundation/CBDCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Academic Positions

2023 – Present

Assistant Professor,  University of Massachusetts, Boston Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

2023 – Present

Adjunct Faculty, UMass Chan Medical School, Health Informatics and Implementation Science

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

2022 – 2023

2022 ADCES Foundation/CBDCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Summer 2020

Teaching Assistant, Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Advanced Nursing (NURS  510), Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

2018 – 2020

Assistant Lecturer, Central University College of Nursing

Miotso, Ghana

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Collaborations and Top Research Areas

Click the button below to explore Michelle D. S. Boakye's network of academic and professional collaborators. The page highlights the researchers, clinicians, and partners working with her on interdisciplinary research, scholarly projects, and transformative initiatives.

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Research Assistants

I'm currently working as a Research Assistant in the Nursing Department under Professor Michelle, where I handle all the tech-related aspects of the Aides-T2D project. My responsibilities include managing technical systems, troubleshooting, and supporting the team with digital tools and platforms. I'm also pursuing my Master’s degree in Information Technology, and I'm passionate about using technology to improve healthcare research and project efficiency.

Musah Abubakari joined Stampley Research Group in Fall 2025 as a Research Assistant. He is a PhD student in Nursing whose research interests focus on Community-based interventions for diabetes self care management in underserved populations. Musah completed his BSc. Nursing degree at University For Development Studies, Tamale in 2014 after which he worked as a Nurse with Ghana Heath Service at Mamponteng Hospital for 7 years. He further proceeded to persue an MSc. Clinical Nursing degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi where he completed in 2021. Musah is eager to contribute his skills and training to advance the group’s work in diabetes and chronic condition research, while also gaining valuable experience in community-engaged research and the development of technology-enabled approaches to person-centered care. He is also eager to obtain understanding of health policies and systems- levels of interventions for chronic disease care.
Musah also anticipates to gain training in grant writing, scientific publishing, and conference presentations.

I am a Research Assistant working alongside Dr. Michelle Boakye, having joined the lab in Summer 2025. In this role, I have the opportunity to translate theoretical knowledge into hands-on research experience. Working closely with Dr. Boakye has deepened my understanding of research design and implementation and strengthened my skills in real-world data analysis and project development.

Dr. Rockson Ansong was a PhD Nursing student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Research Assistant in the Stampley Research Group from Spring 2024 to Spring 2025. He is now an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Wellness at Louisiana State University. His research focuses on health equity, chronic disease prevention, and self-management support, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease and underserved communities. His work spans Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and he has contributed to the field through publications, conference presentations, and peer review service.

I’m a Bachelor of Science in Psychology student with a strong interest in clinical research and mental health. I aspire to become a clinical psychologist and love to understand human behaviour and the factors that influence it. I'm passionate about contributing to research that advances psychological knowledge and improves treatment outcomes.

Mahalaxmi Kamireddy

I’m currently working as a Research Assistant in the Nursing Department under Professor Michelle, where I handle all the tech-related aspects of the Aides-T2D project. My responsibilities include managing technical systems, troubleshooting, and supporting the team with digital tools and platforms. I’m also pursuing my Master’s degree in Information Technology, and I’m passionate about using technology to improve healthcare research and project efficiency.

Musah Abubakari

Musah Abubakari joined Stampley Research Group in Fall 2025 as a Research Assistant. He is a PhD student in Nursing whose research interests focus on Community-based interventions for diabetes self care management in underserved populations. Musah completed his BSc. Nursing degree at University For Development Studies, Tamale in 2014 after which he worked as a Nurse with Ghana Heath Service at Mamponteng Hospital for 7 years. He further proceeded to persue an MSc. Clinical Nursing degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi where he completed in 2021. Musah is eager to contribute his skills and training to advance the group’s work in diabetes and chronic condition research, while also gaining valuable experience in community-engaged research and the development of technology-enabled approaches to person-centered care. He is also eager to obtain understanding of health policies and systems- levels of interventions for chronic disease care.
Musah also anticipates to gain training in grant writing, scientific publishing, and conference presentations.

Rockson Ansong

Dr. Rockson Ansong was a PhD Nursing student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Research Assistant in the Stampley Research Group from Spring 2024 to Spring 2025. He is now an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Wellness at Louisiana State University. His research focuses on health equity, chronic disease prevention, and self-management support, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease and underserved communities. His work spans Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and he has contributed to the field through publications, conference presentations, and peer review service.

Saisuree Namluck

I am a Research Assistant working alongside Dr. Michelle Boakye, having joined the lab in Summer 2025. In this role, I have the opportunity to translate theoretical knowledge into hands-on research experience. Working closely with Dr. Boakye has deepened my understanding of research design and implementation and strengthened my skills in real-world data analysis and project development.

Rashneet Kaur

I’m a Bachelor of Science in Psychology student with a strong interest in clinical research and mental health. I aspire to become a clinical psychologist and love to understand human behaviour and the factors that influence it. I’m passionate about contributing to research that advances psychological knowledge and improves treatment outcomes.

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