About
Dr. Chanelle J. Howe is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University's School of Public Health. She holds affiliations with the Brown Center for Epidemiologic Research, Providence/Boston Center for AIDS Research, and Population Studies and Training Center. Her research focuses on epidemiological methods, infectious diseases, health disparities, and the impact of social and economic policies on health outcomes. She also serves as an Editor for the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Education:
- PhD in Epidemiology and MHS in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2009)
- MPH in Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2004)
- BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002)
Research Interests:
Dr. Howe's work emphasizes improving epidemiological methods to address bias, causal inference, and health disparities. Her applied research includes HIV/AIDS epidemiology, resilience in marginalized populations, and the social determinants of health. She has pioneered frameworks to identify effective intervention targets for reducing health inequities.
Funded Research Highlights:
- NIH-funded studies on health disparities in heart failure and cardiovascular disease
- Racial disparities in HIV virologic suppression
- Role of multilevel resilience in health outcomes
- Cadmiun exposure and cardiovascular risks
Awards:
- 2018: RGSS Assistant Professor Endowment
- 2014: Top 10 Reviewer, American Journal of Epidemiology
- NIH Loan Repayment Program (2012-2014)
- Society for Epidemiologic Research Poster Prize (2010)
Teaching:
- PHP 1900H: Health Disparities in the U.S.
- PHP 2250: Advanced Quantitative Methods
- PHP 2260: Applied Epidemiologic Analysis Using SAS
Collaborations:
Active partnerships with researchers in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health at Brown and beyond, including studies on resilience, HIV care, and environmental health risks.
