Elizabeth Tung, MD, MS is a researcher and practicing internist in the Section of General Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago. Dr. Tung’s research focuses on disparities in chronic disease management, with a special interest in race, place, and poverty. Her current research focuses on two main areas of inquiry. First, Dr. Tung is examining the relationships between race, poverty, and access to healthcare in adults with chronic disease. Second, Dr. Tung is examining the intersection between community violence and chronic disease, and is applying geospatial analytical tools to bridge the worlds of violence epidemiology and health.