Brian McKay

Brian McKay is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. He serves as Co-Coordinator for the Undergraduate Public Health Data Fluency Certificate program. His research focuses on epidemiological methodologies, infectious disease dynamics, and clinical decision-making in public health contexts. Key interests include vaccine design modeling, telemedicine applications for symptom-based diagnoses, and behavioral interventions targeting military and civilian populations.

McKay's work spans virology, respiratory medicine, and public health interventions, with contributions to influenza transmission analysis, tuberculosis treatment compliance studies, and rapid diagnostic tools for viral infections. He has engaged in systematic reviews on dengue/Zika seroprevalence and HPV vaccination strategies, emphasizing translational research between discovery science and real-world applications.

• Affiliations: College of Public Health, University of Georgia
• Roles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Co-Coordinator (Data Fluency Certificate)

His research trends emphasize pragmatic program evaluations (e.g., military financial readiness programs) and interdisciplinary approaches to public health challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Grants and advising activities are not detailed in the current data, though his affiliations suggest involvement in institutional and collaborative research projects. He is based at 226 B.S. Miller Hall, Athens, GA.