Astrid Fishstrom, LMSW

Astrid Fishstrom is a Research Area Specialist for the University of Michigan Medical School’s Department of Learning Health Sciences. She joined this department in 2017. Since 2007, Astrid has managed, coordinated, and implemented research projects across several departments at the University of Michigan. She oversaw diverse studies, first at the School of Nursing, then at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and most recently at the Department of Psychiatry. Her research topics have included women’s health, diabetes and depression, cancer, nursing risks, adolescent brain development, and infection prevention associated with cardiac surgery. Of special interest to her are issues surrounding the aging population, as well as study participant recruitment and retention. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.

In her free time, she likes to walk, run, bike, swim, read, go out, explore many cultures, and have fun with crafts. She also enjoys quality time with family and friends.