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Nicholas Scott Meyerson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and conducts research at the intersection of public health, violence prevention, and health equity. His work critically examines firearm policy, police violence, juvenile justice, and the impact of misinformation on LGBTQ+ health.
- PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2024
- MA, Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2018
- BS, Criminal Justice, University of New Haven, 2017
Dr. Meyerson's research focuses on structural and systemic factors influencing health disparities. His work spans firearm injury prevention, the long-term health outcomes of youth involved in the criminal legal system, and the public health implications of minimum wage and income inequality. He employs longitudinal data and policy analysis to inform evidence-based interventions. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as JAMA Network Open, Injury Epidemiology, and Social Sciences.
The recent body of his work reveals a strong emphasis on evaluating the real-world impact of public health policies—particularly those related to gun control, economic equity, and racial justice. His studies often utilize large-scale datasets and meta-analytic techniques to assess trends in violence, health outcomes, and policy effectiveness across diverse populations in the United States.
His scientific awards include:
- Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teaching in Public Health Studies (2024)
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2023–2024)
- Gordis Teaching Fellowship (2022–2024)
- Nancy A. Robertson Scholarship in Injury Prevention (2020–2023)
- Richard E. Hoffman Endowed Scholarship (2020–2023)
- William Haddon Jr. Fellowship (2020–2023)
- Susan and Timothy Baker Centennial Scholarship in Gun Control (2020–2023)
Dr. Meyerson has received competitive fellowships and scholarships supporting his research and teaching. His work has been widely disseminated, with articles picked up by numerous news outlets and shared across social media platforms. He contributes to both academic and public discourse on violence prevention and health equity. He is actively involved in mentoring and teaching within the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
He is a core faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, where he collaborates on interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing firearm-related harm through policy innovation and community engagement.
