Dawn Misra

Dawn Misra is the Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University (MSU). Her research focuses on racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes, particularly addressing the increased risks faced by infants born to Black women, with an emphasis on the role of systemic racism and life course exposures. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies, including epidemiology, qualitative research, and health policy analysis.

Dr. Misra holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Epidemiology from Columbia University and an M.H.S. in Maternal and Child Health from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining MSU, she held academic positions at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.

Her current research explores mechanisms such as epigenetics and the role of fathers in perinatal health outcomes, aiming to bridge social and biomedical perspectives. While no specific awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text, her work underscores a commitment to addressing structural inequities in healthcare through rigorous scientific inquiry.