Devlon N. Jackson

Devlon N. Jackson is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland's School of Public Health. His research focuses on digital health interventions, communication inequalities, and health equity within vulnerable populations. He is affiliated with the Center for Health Equity and the Horowitz Center for Health Literacy.

Education

• PhD in Communication and Culture, Howard University (2014)
• MPH in Health Education and Promotion, Florida International University (2006)
• BA in Organizational Communication, University of Central Florida (2004)

Research Interests

• Digital health tools and their accessibility
• Health information seeking behaviors among marginalized communities
• Intersection of mental and physical health in digital interventions
• Reducing communication inequalities in healthcare

Key Contributions His work bridges clinical and community settings to address health disparities through technology. Recent studies explore video-based cancer interventions, dental clinic outreach programs, and trust in health information sources.

Awards

• Cancer Research Training Award Fellow (NIH-National Cancer Institute, 2015)

Advising & Grants While no advisees are listed, his research has been supported by NIH funding. Collaborates with the Maryland Totally Linking Care Coalition and Mission of Mercy initiatives.

Labs/Teams Active in the Center for Health Equity and Horowitz Center for Health Literacy, focusing on health communication strategies and community-based interventions.