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.
Rahel Dawit, PhD’22, MPH’13, researches the impact of social structures and neighborhood environments on health disparities and inequities.
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.
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 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’s, PhD, MEd, scientific interests include viral evolution and how the structure of viral proteins impacts interactions with host cells and antibodies.
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.
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, PhD, researches critical pedagogy, equitable teaching and learning practices, and university-community partnerships to advance justice in education and communities.
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 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.
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, PhD ’04, MPH, leverages his experience in health system management to enhance education in health care strategy, finance, and quantitative tools.