Nazanin Heydarian

Assistant Professor
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Dr. Nazanin Heydarian’s research expertise include (1) characterizing chronic disease disparities faced by disabled persons, (2) identifying social-cognitive and interpersonal barriers faced by disabled patients, and (3) identifying and developing disability-competent practices for health care providers. Her teaching approach emphasizes evidence-based principles of learning and memory and applies principles of universally designed learning. Furthermore, Dr. Heydarian serves the national Blind community as member on the National Federation of the Blind’s interdisciplinary Research Advisory Council.

Poster(s):

• PODER Familiar: A Culturally Tailored Health Intervention for Latino Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  5:30 PM - 5:45 PM