Jennifer Applegate

Jennifer Applegate, PhD, MSPH, is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Health Systems program and the International Center for Maternal & Newborn Health. She is actively engaged in global health research, with a focus on maternal and newborn health in low-resource settings.

• PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2020)
• MSPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2012)
• BS, University of Georgia (2007)

Dr. Applegate’s research focuses on improving newborn survival through evidence-based interventions in rural Bangladesh and other South Asian contexts. Her work spans implementation science, neonatal infection management, and maternal mental health. She has led and contributed to multiple studies evaluating the acceptability and effectiveness of guidelines for managing possible serious bacterial infections (PSBI) in young infants. Her research also examines the burden of antenatal depression and its impact on birth outcomes, as well as the role of health systems and community health workers in delivering care.

Her recent publications, including in PLOS ONE, BMJ Global Health, and The Journal of Pediatrics, reflect a consistent focus on neonatal mortality, preterm birth, and implementation research. Her work often involves large-scale cohort studies and collaboration with international partners in Bangladesh and Tanzania.

Scientific Awards:

• Thesis Publication Award for International Health Doctoral Graduates & Students (2020)

Dr. Applegate has not advised any students listed in the available records. She has been involved in significant research projects, including the African Health Diagnostics Platform (AHDP), and her work has been supported by institutional and international collaborations. She has not been mentioned as leading a lab or research team, but her collaborative publications suggest strong engagement with multidisciplinary research groups.