Bernard Okech

Bernard Okech is an Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. He also serves as the Associate Program Director for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Dr. Okech joined USUHS in 2020 after 12 years as a Research Associate Professor at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute.

Education:

• MSc in Medical Parasitology, University of Nairobi
• PhD in Medical Entomology, Kenyatta University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Zoology, Jichi Medical University (Japan)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Florida
• MPH, University of California, Berkeley

His research focuses on host (arthropod and vertebrate) and environmental factors influencing vector-borne disease transmission, particularly in high-burden regions. Key interests include medical entomology, parasitology, and public health interventions.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: Leadership in the MPH program underscores his commitment to training future public health professionals. No specific grants or student advising details are provided in the text.