About
Jennifer Stowell is a Research Scientist in the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University's School of Public Health. She specializes in applying spatial and epidemiological methods to study climate change's adverse effects on human health, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Her work examines extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and prescribed fire impacts on pregnancy, birth outcomes, and children's health.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- PhD in Environmental Health Science, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- MPH in Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- BS in Geography, Brigham Young University
Research interests include air pollution, urban air quality, and environmental exposures. Recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to climate and health linkages, wildfire smoke health impacts, and policy-relevant research. Key contributions include Lancet Countdown reports and studies on wildfire PM2.5 exposure risks in California and the southeastern US.
Her research emphasizes actionable insights for public health systems, with ongoing studies on climate-driven health inequities and adaptation strategies. Collaborations focus on integrating geospatial data and epidemiological models to address climate-related health challenges.
