Kaitlin Bahr

Dr. Kaitlin O. Bahr is a Professor in the Public Health program within the Department of Health Sciences at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She specializes in epidemiology, with research focuses on disaster preparedness, infectious diseases, and public health policy. Her work addresses vulnerable populations, interorganizational collaboration in emergencies, health department capacity, and vaccination barriers among university students.

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology (2013), University of California, Los Angeles
• M.P.H. in Epidemiology (2010), University of California, Los Angeles

Research Interests: Combines epidemiologic methods with disaster resilience and health systems analysis. Collaborates across disciplines including nutrition and health administration.

Teaching: Currently instructs HSCI 390 Biostatistics (Fall 2025) in online and on-campus formats.

Affiliations: Faculty Technology Fellow at CSUN's Faculty Technology Center.