About
Danielle Edwards is a Lecturer in the Department of Health Studies at American University, with expertise spanning public health, bioethics, health policy, and intellectual property law. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Health Policy & Management (Bioethics & Health Policy track) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, an M.S. in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College, and a B.S. in Biology from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- Ph.D., Health Policy & Management, Bioethics & Health Policy track, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
- M.S., Human Genetics (Genetic Counseling focus), Sarah Lawrence College
- B.S., Biology, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Her research interests bridge bioethics, health policy, and legal frameworks, particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law. She integrates her legal experience into teaching epidemiology and health promotion, as evidenced by her courses such as Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Science of Health Promotion.
- Scientific Awards:
- Collaborative Teaching Fellowship
- Center for a Livable Future – Leaner Fellowship (twice awarded)
- APHA Presidential Road Safety Scholarship
- Dissertation Enhancement Award from Center for Qualitative Studies in Health & Medicine
Dr. Edwards is certified by the Johns Hopkins Teaching Academy/Institute and the Food System, Environment, and Public Health program at Johns Hopkins. She is affiliated with the American Public Health Association, the Virginia State Bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
