Jerry Fagliano

Dr. Jerry Fagliano is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Drexel University, where he has served since 2015. Previously, he spent 30 years in public health practice at the New Jersey Department of Health, specializing in environmental/occupational epidemiology and managing surveillance programs. His research focuses on environmental exposures, public health practice, health disparities, and climate change impacts. Dr. Fagliano holds a PhD in Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University (1998) and an MPH from Yale University (1985).

Education:

• PhD, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University
• MPH, Environmental Health, Yale University
• BA, Biology, University of Vermont

Research Interests: His work emphasizes environmental and occupational health, including air/water pollutants, disease clusters, and climate-related health challenges. He actively contributes to public health policy through roles like Chair of APHA’s Environment Section and membership in federal expert panels (CDC, EPA, NAS).

Publications: Recent work addresses links between climate extremes and gastrointestinal illness, pediatric asthma triggers, and legionellosis outbreaks. His articles often bridge environmental factors and population health outcomes, emphasizing actionable public health insights.

Awards:

• Distinguished Service Award, APHA Environment Section
• Public Service Honor Roll, Yale Alumni Public Health Association

Grants & Advising: While specific grants aren’t detailed here, his career reflects extensive federal funding (CDC, ATSDR) and advisory roles in environmental health policy. He mentors students through Drexel’s academic programs.