Kenneth Feder

Kenneth Feder, PhD, is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He specializes in public health approaches to overdose prevention and substance use policy evaluation. His work includes leadership in overdose policy studies, evaluation of Medicaid programs, and co-response initiatives in New Jersey. Feder previously served as a CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer in Maryland, contributing to pandemic response efforts including genomic surveillance and MIS-C outbreak investigations. His research integrates epidemiological methods with policy analysis to address opioid crises and child welfare challenges.

Education: PhD in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2019)
Key Affiliations: Bloomberg Overdose Prevention Initiative, Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy Research

Research Focus: Feder’s work spans overdose prevention strategies, healthcare access for marginalized populations, and the intersection of substance use policies with child well-being. He leads studies on buprenorphine decriminalization impacts, pandemic effects on drug-using communities, and implementation of evidence-based treatments in substance use programs.

Selected Awards:

• Arc of Montgomery County Public Service Award
• Doris Duke Fellowship
• Morton Kramer Prize

Grants & Advising: Co-investigator on the 30-year ALIVE cohort study. Advises on policy implementation and overdose response strategies. His work bridges academic research with real-world public health practice.