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Lauren Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University. She serves as the Director of Biostatistics, Health Management, and Public Health undergraduate programs and teaches courses such as Intro to Epidemiology, Cancer Epidemiology, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Education:
- Ph.D., Rutgers School of Public Health
- M.P.H., Rutgers School of Public Health
- B.A., Douglass College/Rutgers University
Her research focuses on cancer prevention and control, health disparities, and public health education. She employs epidemiological methods to study barriers to cancer screening and strategies for improving public health outcomes, particularly among underserved populations. Her work also emphasizes innovative approaches to undergraduate public health training and academic advising.
The publications reflect a strong trend in public health research with emphasis on cancer screening accessibility, HPV self-testing, and pedagogical strategies in public health education. Her work bridges clinical epidemiology with community-based interventions and educational innovation.
Scientific Awards:
- Nancy McNeir Ring Award, Saint Louis University / Alpha Sigma Nu (2017)
- Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education, ASPPH (2017)
- Terry Leet Teaching Award, College for Public Health and Social Justice (2013)
Dr. Arnold has advised multiple students, as evidenced by student co-authors on her publications, and has secured research opportunities through collaborations with the Siteman Cancer Center and the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health. She has been involved in national initiatives to shape undergraduate public health curricula. While specific grant funding is not listed, her active research and leadership roles suggest sustained project support.
She is actively involved in community service through the Siteman Cancer Center, including participation in Pedal the Cause, and conducts survey research in both community and national settings. Her professional affiliations include the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Society of Preventive Oncology.
