معرفی
Jenna Coalson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, affiliated with the Carter Center’s River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Schistosomiasis Program since 2021. She specializes in vector-borne disease transmission dynamics and supports program activities in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, and Sudan.
Education:
- PhD in Epidemiology, University of Michigan
- MPH, University of Michigan
- BA, Stanford University
Research Interests: Her work focuses on global health challenges, particularly cross-disciplinary strategies to identify infectious disease reservoirs and reduce disease burden in endemic regions. She emphasizes vector-borne diseases like River Blindness and Schistosomiasis.
Affiliations:
- Member, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2012–present)
- Past Member, American Geophysical Union (2018–2019)
Grants & Advising: No explicit grants or student advisees listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Carter Center’s disease control programs, focusing on data-driven strategies for public health interventions.
