Julie M. Kapp

Julie M. Kapp is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Health at the University of Missouri's College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the microbiome, and systems-science applications for population health improvement, particularly in rural communities.

• Education: BA in Psychology and Sociology (University of Missouri-Columbia), MPH and PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology (St. Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice).

Dr. Kapp's work addresses macro-level interventions, including state-wide program evaluations and trauma-informed health education in rural Missouri. She has secured significant funding from agencies like NIFA, HRSA, CDC, and NSF for studies on ACEs, opioid crisis mitigation, and rural primary care training.

Her scientific accolades include recognition as a Fellow by the American College of Epidemiology, a Malcolm Baldrige Executive Fellow, and first-place winner at the World Standards Day paper competition. She has received the University of Missouri’s Shared Governance Award and multiple 'Professor of the Year' honors from graduate students. Media outlets such as The New York Times and Psychology Today have highlighted her research.