Megan Jehn

Megan Jehn is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change, leading the ASU AIDE Lab. Her research focuses on public health responses to pandemics, including SARS-CoV-2, public health policy development, and community-engaged interventions. She has pioneered studies on aerosol mitigation in schools, equitable pandemic responses, and food environment assessments in urban settings. Her work integrates epidemiology, environmental health, and policy analysis to address global health challenges.

Key initiatives include collaborations with Maricopa County Health Department and the design of the Arizona CoVHORT longitudinal cohort study. She has developed innovative surveillance programs and training frameworks, such as the virtual student workforce model for pandemic response. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to pandemic preparedness and health equity, particularly in underserved communities like Guadalupe, Arizona.

Megan Jehn’s contributions span academic-public health partnerships, automation in case management, and ethical considerations in pandemic data collection. Her team’s findings have informed policy decisions on mask mandates, vaccination strategies, and resource allocation during health crises. While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, her extensive publications and program implementations reflect significant scholarly impact.

Her advising and grants focus on mentoring students through the AIDE Lab and securing funding for community-based public health projects. She has also contributed to global health initiatives, including street food environment assessments in Mexico City and nutritional policy research.

The ASU AIDE Lab serves as a hub for pandemic response innovation, combining cutting-edge research with actionable solutions for public health crises.