Jim Herrington

Jim Herrington, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. He holds a PhD in Environmental Health/Epidemiology from Colorado State University and an MPH in Health Behavior from UNC-Chapel Hill. His work bridges global health challenges with epidemiological insights, focusing on issues like malaria, counterfeit drugs, and infectious disease prevention. Dr. Herrington has extensive international experience in West Africa and has addressed vector-borne diseases through fieldwork and policy advocacy.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Health/Epidemiology, Colorado State University
• MPH in Health Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Interests: Dr. Herrington’s research emphasizes global health equity, medicinal safety, and infectious disease control. He explores systemic issues in substandard medicines, traveler health risks (e.g., Zika virus), and the intersection of cultural contexts with public health interventions. His work often involves collaborative, community-based approaches to address disparities in healthcare access and quality.

Advising/Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his publications reflect collaborative projects with international researchers and policymakers. His work on falsified medicines has policy implications for global health governance.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Gillings School’s research programs on global health and health behavior, though no specific lab names are mentioned.