George Dehner

Dr. George Dehner is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serving as Acting Undergraduate Coordinator. His research focuses on environmental and medical history, particularly the intersection of humans and disease in modern times. He has authored two books: Influenza: A Century of Science and Public Health (2012) and Global Flu and You: A History of Influenza (2012). His article 'WHO Knows Best?' won the 2011 Margaret T. Lane Award for its analysis of pandemic response strategies. Currently, he is researching Legionnaires’ Disease and contributed to the university's 'Perspectives on the Pandemic' series with a discussion on influenza and COVID-19 parallels.

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His research emphasizes historical analysis of disease outbreaks, public health policies, and global health systems. Recent work explores lessons from past pandemics to inform modern responses. He has engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations bridging history, epidemiology, and public health.

• Awards: 2011 Margaret T. Lane/Virginia F. Saunders Memorial Research Award

Dr. Dehner’s advisory and grant activities are not detailed here. He is affiliated with the Department of History and actively contributes to academic discussions on pandemic history through lectures and publications.