Steven Coughlin

Steven Coughlin serves as Professor and Program Director at Augusta University's School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, & Epidemiology, with additional responsibilities as Program Director for Allied Health Professions within The Graduate School.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University (1988)
• MPH in Public Health from San Diego State University (1984)

Dr. Coughlin's research centers on Women Veterans Health, cancer prevention and control, and health disparities, with particular emphasis on social determinants of health and community-based participatory approaches. His work bridges epidemiological methods with practical interventions for diabetic outpatients and cancer survivors, addressing systemic inequities through rigorous population health studies.

His 2024 publications reveal consistent focus on vulnerable populations, examining healthcare access barriers among LGBTQ+ communities, racial disparities in cancer screening, financial hardship impacts, and social determinants affecting cancer survivors. These studies employ advanced epidemiological methods to quantify health inequities while proposing actionable solutions for policy makers.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology (2019)
• Faculty Research Award from College of Allied Health Sciences (2018)
• Research Integrity Award from International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (2014)
• Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan Center Award (2014)
• Board of Directors membership in American College of Epidemiology (2022)

Dr. Coughlin actively mentors through the IPPH Mentor Program and chairs the Epidemiology Program Committee while serving on Augusta University's Promotion and Tenure Committee. His editorial leadership spans Annals of Epidemiology and Public Health, BMC Medical Ethics, and mHealth, significantly influencing scholarly discourse in epidemiological methods and research ethics.

He maintains strong community engagement through Burnpits 360 veterans advocacy organization and regular participation in health fairs including Women's Health Fair and Layman-Costa Farm Health Fair, directly translating research into community health initiatives.