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Wiley Jenkins is Professor and Department Chair at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. His office is located in 510-A Edwards Hall, and he can be contacted via phone (864-656-7117) or email (wileyj@clemson.edu). Dr. Jenkins holds a PhD in Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2007), an MPH in Epidemiology from Tulane University (2002), and a BA in Chemistry and Biology from Blackburn University (1991). He teaches HLTH 8030: Theories and Determinants of Health.
Dr. Jenkins' research focuses on rural health disparities with emphasis on:
- Sexually transmitted infection epidemiology and internet-based interventions
- Rural cancer disparities and genomic diversity
- Harm reduction strategies for people who use drugs
- Health challenges in rural LGBTQ+ communities
- Translational approaches addressing compounding barriers in vulnerable populations
Recent publication trends show concentrated work on the opioid epidemic through multi-site initiatives like the Rural Opioid Initiative. His research examines:
- Healthcare access barriers for rural substance users
- Harm reduction service implementation
- Infectious disease transmission networks
- Intersectionality of substance use with housing instability, mental health, and LGBTQ+ disparities
- Methodological innovations for rural epidemiology
Honors include:
- Frederick P. Li Impact Award (CEBP, 2023)
- Elected Fellow of American College of Epidemiology (2017)
- Elected Member of American Association for Cancer Research (2012)
Dr. Jenkins leads collaborative research through the Rural Opioid Initiative consortium, examining the fourth wave of the opioid crisis across multiple rural US sites.
