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Marycatherine Augustyn is an Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Center for Human Nutrition, the Center for Adolescent Health, the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, the Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, and Food Policy Networks. She also contributes clinically to the Johns Hopkins WIC Program as a nutrition counselor and certifier.
Education:
- PhD in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (1991)
- BA in Zoology, Drew University
- Research Fellowship, Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research, National Institute of Child Health and Development
Her research centers on Maternal and Child Health (MCH), with a strong emphasis on behavioral science, health education, preventive health behaviors, and health promotion. She specializes in nutrition education for at-risk populations, perinatal and prenatal health, obesity prevention, and urban health. A key aspect of her work is fostering collaboration between academic institutions and public health agencies to enhance public health outcomes.
Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on WIC programs, maternal obesity, breastfeeding support, and integrated care models. The research demonstrates a trajectory toward improving maternal health through coordinated services, policy-relevant findings, and community-based interventions, particularly in urban settings.
Scientific Awards:
- Advising, Mentoring, and Teaching Recognition Award (2000), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Excellence in Conference Poster Presentation Award (1998), Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association
Marycatherine Augustyn has played a significant role in advising and training public health professionals, though specific student names are not listed. Her projects include evaluating the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Maryland, leading the Johns Hopkins WIC Program Participant Research Innovation Laboratory (PRIL), and assessing the impact of community eligibility on student feeding programs. These initiatives reflect her commitment to service improvement, policy development, and community engagement in public health.
Labs and Research Teams: She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across multiple centers, including the Center for Human Nutrition and the Women's and Children's Health Policy Center. Her work is embedded in applied public health settings, particularly through the WIC program and community-based research initiatives.
