معرفی
Michelle Hynes is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University and an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Emergency Response and Recovery Branch (ERRB), Atlanta, Georgia. She previously served as a CDC Fellow in the Division of Violence Prevention. Her work focuses on global health, maternal and child health, injury and violence prevention, and reproductive health, with field experience in Sudan, West Africa, and Colombia. Dr. Hynes has collaborated with UNHCR, RAISE, and the CDC on projects addressing urban refugee health, domestic violence, and conflict-related health challenges.
Education
- PhD, Emory University
- MPH, Columbia University
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado
Research Interests
Dr. Hynes investigates violence prevention in humanitarian crises, particularly intimate partner violence, sexual violence in conflict zones, and mental health in displaced populations. Her work emphasizes ethical methodologies and advocacy for vulnerable groups, including refugees and post-conflict communities.
Awards
- Honor Award for Excellence (Violence Against Children Survey Team), 2013
- Honor Award for Excellence (Violence Against Children Survey Team), 2012
Advising & Grants
No formal advisees listed, but actively contributes to global health initiatives and policy development through CDC and international partnerships.
Labs/Teams
Affiliated with the CDC’s Emergency Response and Recovery Branch within the Center for Global Health, focusing on emergency preparedness and recovery in public health crises.
