Joseph Egger

Joseph Egger serves as Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of Academic Programs at Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI), Duke University, with a concurrent visiting Professor appointment in Psychiatry and Mental Health at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He teaches epidemiology courses to Duke undergraduates and graduates while leading academic programming across DGHI's global health initiatives.

Education:

• PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Master's in Medical Geography, University of Washington

Dr. Egger's research centers on adolescent and mental health interventions in Tanzania, employing advanced methodologies including randomized controlled trials, causal mediation analysis, and multi-level modeling. His work spans HIV/AIDS, malaria, obesity, and health systems research across Kenya, Myanmar, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States, with particular emphasis on social determinants and innovative public health solutions.

His 2020-2023 publications reveal a concentrated focus on global mental health implementation science in Tanzania, methodological rigor in HIV prevention among key populations, and critical analysis of health data systems in resource-limited settings. These works demonstrate consistent application of epidemiological expertise to improve clinical care quality and health outcomes in underserved communities.

As Director of Academic Programs, Egger oversees DGHI's educational portfolio while actively contributing to the Research Design & Analysis Core (RDAC). He leads projects including Adolescent Wellness Visits in Tanzania, Family Psychoeducation for Psychotic Disorders, and the Tanzania Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator, collaborating with institutions across Africa and India on implementation research and capacity building.

Embedded within DGHI's RDAC team, Egger provides statistical and epidemiological leadership for global health research design, data collection, and analysis. His work bridges academic training with practical public health applications through partnerships with Tanzanian, Ugandan, and Kenyan health systems to address critical gaps in mental healthcare, infectious disease control, and maternal-child health services.