Eric Pevzner

Eric Pevzner is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences. He holds an MPH from Rollins (1998) and a PhD in Health Behavior and Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005). His career spans CDC roles including Presidential Management Fellow (1998-2001), EIS Officer (2005 onward), and Global TB Branch work addressing TB/HIV syndemics in Africa and Asia.

• Education:
  • MPH, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University (1998)
  • PhD, Gillings School of Public Health, UNC Chapel Hill (2005)

Research focuses on global health, infectious diseases, and health promotion. Notable contributions include developing U.S. youth tobacco surveillance systems and evaluating HIV prevention programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Active in teaching/mentoring at Rollins, serving on the Community Advisory Board.

Awards:

• Presidential Management Fellow (PMF)
• Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer

Professional experience includes CDC leadership in tobacco control (1998-2001), global health program evaluation with WHO, and TB/HIV policy work across 20+ countries. Maintains affiliation with CDC as a scientist while contributing to academic training programs.