Kelly Searle

Kelly Searle, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health within the University of Minnesota. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, her research focuses on malaria transmission dynamics across endemic regions in central and southern Africa, integrating molecular biology, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial sciences, and ecological principles to inform control and elimination strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• ScM in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• BS in Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, University of Connecticut
• Postdoctorate, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Research Interests span malaria transmission, vector-borne diseases, GIS, and global health. Her work aims to reduce malaria burden through efficient policy-driven interventions.

Scientific Awards

• Louis I. and Thomas D. Dublin Award (2014)

Contact: ksearle@umn.edu