Austin Porter

Dr. Austin Porter is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. He also serves as Deputy Chief Science Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist at the Arkansas Department of Health. His roles combine academic leadership with public health practice, focusing on advancing public health science, leadership, and policy skills among students.

Education:

• Dr.P.H. – Public Health Leadership, UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
• M.P.H. – Epidemiology, UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
• B.S. – Biology, University of Central Arkansas

Research Interests: Dr. Porter’s work spans trauma and injury prevention, health disparities, health services research, and data systems management. His research integrates clinical insights with population-level data to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Notable areas include injury epidemiology, trauma systems evaluation, and disparities in patient care and outcomes.

Publications Trends: His recent studies address traumatic brain injury readmissions, suicide trends among young Black Arkansans, and disparities in COVID-19 outcomes. These publications emphasize bridging clinical and population health perspectives to inform policy and practice.

Awards:

• 2022 – Governor’s Health Policy Award
• 2022 – AAMC Minority Faculty Leadership Development Scholarship
• 2020 – Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees or grant details are not listed, Dr. Porter’s teaching emphasizes public health practices, statistics for administrators, and leadership principles. His work at the Arkansas Department of Health and UAMS involves collaborative teams addressing public health crises and disparities.

Labs/Teams: His roles imply involvement in interdisciplinary teams focused on public health policy, data systems, and equity initiatives, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.