Jeni Stolow

Dr. Jeni Stolow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is a social and behavioral scientist with expertise in medical anthropology, public health, and infectious disease outbreak response, actively contributing to global emergency efforts through WHO and GOARN.

Her research focuses on qualitative methods, ethnography, risk communication, community-based participatory research, and health behavior programming. Key areas include maternal and child health, arboviruses, One Health, and health promotion. She is deeply involved in pedagogy and public health capacity building, emphasizing sustainable training and effective teaching practices.

Dr. Stolow’s recent fieldwork includes Zika virus risk communication in Brazil, evaluation of Ebola survivor programs in Sierra Leone, and domestic post-disaster assessments. Her work aims to support equitable, rapid, and sustainable community-centered responses during health crises.

She has been recognized for her teaching excellence, receiving the Stefan Killer Excellence in Teaching Award in 2022. Her contributions span global outbreak response, research, and education, positioning her as a key figure in applied public health and behavioral science.

Dr. Stolow advises on outbreak-related research through GOARN and collaborates with international agencies. Though no formal student list is provided, her role includes mentoring through academic programs and field training. She contributes to curriculum development and teaching assistant training, reinforcing her commitment to public health education.

She is affiliated with research centers and initiatives at Tulane focused on global health and emergency response, participating in training networks and outbreak alert systems. Her work bridges academic research and real-world public health interventions, particularly in crisis settings.