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Tran Nguyen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy at the School of Public Health, Augusta University. She holds a DPH and MPH in Public Health and a BS in Medical Technology, with professional certifications in clinical laboratory science. Her academic work spans research, teaching, and extensive service at institutional and professional levels.
Education:
- DPH in Public Health, Georgia Southern University, 2018
- MPH in Public Health Informatics, Georgia Regents University, 2013
- BS in Medical Technology, Medical College of Georgia, 2000
Her research focuses on health disparities, health equity, immigrant health, chronic disease screening, and health information technology. She integrates critical thinking and data-driven approaches to improve healthcare delivery and public well-being. Her teaching interests include public health leadership, health policy, health finance, clinical laboratory science, and community health promotion.
Her recent publications examine diabetes self-management, telehealth equity, adolescent bullying, and health IT adoption using national datasets like NHANES and YRBSS. These works reflect a strong emphasis on behavioral models, health equity, and data-driven public health interventions.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- 2022 Student Research Program (Faculty Mentor) – AU Provost's Office
- 2021 Student Research Program (Faculty Mentor) – AU Provost's Office
- 2021 CAHS Mentorship Grant Recipient
- 2021 May Person of Impact – Augusta University Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- 2019 Christmas Cookie Contest Champion – College of Allied Health Sciences
She actively mentors students through capstone and internship committees and has secured grant support for mentorship initiatives. Her service includes leadership roles in MPH accreditation, faculty search committees, diversity initiatives, and university governance, including the Curriculum and Policy Committee and Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee.
Professionally, she serves as a reviewer for journals including Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, Frontiers in Public Health, and organizations like APHA and SOPHE. She also contributes to community health through roles at the East Central Health District and Augusta University Medical Center.
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