L. Scott Benson

L. Scott Benson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. His work spans global health, environmental health, and infectious disease, with field research conducted in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Ghana, Peru, and India. He teaches, consults with infectious disease patients, and collaborates on international projects.

• Education: MD (University of Utah), PhD (University of Utah), MPH (Utah State University), BS (Brigham Young University)

Dr. Benson’s research focuses on the intersection of public health and environmental factors, including studies on global health ethics, antimicrobial resistance, and health disparities in rural populations. His publications reflect a commitment to addressing challenges in low-resource settings through epidemiological and qualitative approaches.

His recent articles highlight trends in travel medicine (e.g., travelers' diarrhea), pandemic modeling, and environmental health research, including water quality and biofilm-mediated gene transfer. While no formal awards are listed, his collaborations span clinical, environmental, and global health domains.