Faculty Directory
Our faculty are world-renowned experts, and trusted advisers to our students, public health leaders, and the public.
Meet Our Faculty
We take pride in celebrating the richness of our diverse faculty community, recognizing that it enriches our academic environment and enhances our collective experiences.
Name | Title | Department | Overview |
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Lauren Dayton | Associate Research Professor | Health, Behavior and Society |
Lauren Dayton, PhD, MSPH, is a behavioral scientist who works to promote the well-being of youth and families through the development, implementation, and evaluation of trauma and harm prevention interventions. |
Gatien de Broucker | Research Associate | International Health |
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Jennifer Deal | Associate Professor | Epidemiology |
Jennifer Deal, PhD '13, MHS '07, leads research dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults, with a focus on brain aging, sensory health, and disability across the course of life. |
Lorraine Dean | Associate Professor | Epidemiology |
Lorraine T. Dean, ScD, is a social epidemiologist who examines how privilege and disadvantage influence chronic disease, and teaches an award-winning course on the topic. |
Kari Debbink | Associate Teaching Professor | Molecular Microbiology and Immunology |
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Justine Debelius | Assistant Scientist | Epidemiology |
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Amanda Debes | Associate Scientist | International Health |
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Michele Decker | Professor | Population, Family and Reproductive Health |
Michele Decker, ScD, leads research at the cutting edge of gender equity, and gender-based violence prevention and response, in close partnership with practitioners and communities most affected. |
María Cecilia Dedios | Assistant Research Professor | Mental Health |
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Julie Denison | Associate Professor | International Health |
Julie Denison, PhD '06, MHS '99, develops interventions for youth living with HIV, with a focus on the role of family and environmental and structural determinants of health. |
Tyler Derreth | Assistant Teaching Professor | Health, Behavior and Society |
Tyler Derreth, PhD, researches critical pedagogy, equitable teaching and learning practices, and university-community partnerships to advance justice in education and communities. |
Jennifer DeSanto | Research Associate | Epidemiology |
Jennifer DeSanto, MS, RN, works with cancer survivors to assess patient-reported needs following cancer treatment and the effectiveness of different follow-up care plans. |
Michael Desjardins | Assistant Research Professor | Epidemiology |
Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA, is a spatial epidemiologist and medical geographer who works on pushing the frontier of understanding the nexus between health and place. |
Kelly DeToy | Assistant Scientist | International Health |
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Janardan Devkota | Research Associate | Mental Health |
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Kay Dickersin | Professor - Emeritus | Epidemiology |
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Aisha Dickerson | Associate Professor | Epidemiology |
Aisha S. Dickerson, PhD, MSPH, studies environmental exposures and their disproportionate impact on autism and dementia risk in underserved communities across the lifespan. |
Conan Dickson | Associate Practice Professor | Health Policy and Management |
Conan Dickson, PhD ’04, MPH, leverages his experience in health system management to enhance education in health care strategy, finance, and quantitative tools. |
Marie Diener-West | Professor | Biostatistics |
Marie Diener-West, PhD ’84, Chair of MPH Program and Professor of Biostatistics, teaches and collaborates in the design, conduct, and analysis of multicenter clinical trials. |
George Dimopoulos | Professor | Molecular Microbiology and Immunology |
George Dimopoulos, PhD, MBA, studies vector-borne diseases and how mosquitoes can be rendered incapable of transmitting human pathogens. |