Heidi Brown

Heidi Brown is a Professor and Program Director at the University of Arizona, affiliated with multiple programs including the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Entomology and Insect Science, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, and the School of Geography and Development.

• PhD in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (Yale University)
• MPH in International Health Promotion (George Washington University)
• Postdoctoral experience at Oxford University (Zoology) and CDC (Bacterial Diseases Branch)

Her research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, emphasizing the spatial and temporal dynamics of diseases, vector-borne/zoonotic transmission, and environmental determinants of health. She integrates epidemiological and spatial analysis to address climate change impacts on disease patterns.

Recent publications highlight her work linking climate variability to infectious diseases like Campylobacter, stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation, and dual hazard response strategies during the 2020 heat-COVID overlap. Her 2019 Fulbright in Brazil and 2023 sabbatical at Heidelberg Institute of Global Health underscore her international expertise.

• Scientific Awards: Fulbright (2019)

She leads projects such as Adaptation Mal-Adaptation Assessment, Climate and Health Adaptation Monitoring Program (CHAMP), and initiatives on heat health resilience. Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation for state and local health departments.