Amy B. Dailey

Amy B. Dailey is a Professor of Health Sciences at Gettysburg College, where she has established herself as a prominent social epidemiologist with expertise in health disparities research. Her academic appointment and teaching responsibilities within the Health Sciences department demonstrate her integral role in the institution's academic structure.

Dr. Dailey earned her PhD from Yale University in 2006, complemented by an MPH from Tulane University (1998) and a BS from Alma College (1997). This robust educational foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach to public health research and teaching.

• Health disparities research across multiple population groups
• Social determinants of health and their impact on vulnerable communities
• Community-based participatory research methodologies
• Food insecurity and nutrition-related health outcomes
• Mental health and housing as determinants of wellbeing
• Environmental health factors affecting community health

Dr. Dailey's scholarly contributions reveal significant expertise across multiple public health domains. Her recent work on food insecurity in rural settings demonstrates practical application of research to community problems, while her methodological publications on complex survey data analysis provide valuable tools for epidemiological research. The consistent focus on vulnerable populations across her publication history—from cancer screening disparities to pandemic impacts—shows a cohesive research trajectory addressing critical health equity issues.

• Multiple publications on food insecurity and community health partnerships (2020-2022)
• Extensive research on health disparities in cancer screening and colonoscopy access
• Methodological contributions to neighborhood effects analysis using complex survey data
• Environmental health research on particulate matter and breast cancer outcomes

As an educator, Dr. Dailey teaches foundational courses including HS 120 Public Health and HS 328 Health Equity, where she integrates her research expertise with practical public health applications. Her collaborations with librarians on information literacy initiatives demonstrate her commitment to developing students' research capabilities within the public health discipline.