Andrea Perkins

Andrea Perkins, PhD, MPH, CPH, serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, and co-directs the Public and One Health Program. Her expertise bridges infection control and biosecurity at the human-animal-environment interface.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Veterinary Science from Washington State University (2019)
• MPH from the University of New England (2015)
• BS in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota (2009)

Dr. Perkins' research examines critical infection prevention challenges across healthcare settings. Key interests include barriers to infection control compliance among healthcare workers, human roles in animal pathogen transmission, hospital-associated infections, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidemiology. Her dual background in human and veterinary hospital infection prevention provides a distinctive One Health perspective for addressing zoonotic disease threats.

Her publications (2016-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on antimicrobial resistance dynamics and infection control practices. Recent work analyzes comparative antimicrobial resistance trends across human and animal hospitals, longitudinal MRSP patterns in veterinary facilities, pandemic-era mask compliance, and environmental pathogen prevalence. These studies collectively advance One Health approaches to combatting antimicrobial resistance.

Professional recognition includes:

• Certified in Public Health (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners

As co-director of Auburn's Public and One Health Program, Dr. Perkins leads interdisciplinary initiatives connecting human and veterinary health sectors. Her prior experience in human hospital infection control uniquely informs current veterinary-focused research and program development.