Resa M. Jones

Dr. Resa M. Jones, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University’s College of Public Health, was appointed to the American Public Health Association (APHA) Awards Committee in 2025. Her work focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health, with a particular emphasis on PFAS contamination, cancer incidence, and public health interventions.

• Research Interests: Environmental health, cancer epidemiology, biostatistical modeling, post-COVID conditions, health equity, and implementation science.
• Key Article Trends: Recent publications highlight PFAS exposure’s impact on cancer, spatial analysis of health disparities, Long COVID surveillance, and interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management.
• APHA Role: As a committee member, she contributes to selecting recipients of the Sedgwick Memorial Medal and Helen Rodriguez-Trías Social Justice Award, aligning with her commitment to public health leadership.