Lorriane Odhiambo
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Population Health Science
Administration
Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, & Epidemiology
School of Public Health
Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, & Epidemiology
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- lodhiambo@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-6165
- EB 222
Education
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Ph.D., Public Health, General.
Kent State University, 2019
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MPH, Public Health, General.
Kent State University, 2012
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BS, Health/Medical Preparatory Pro
Kent State University, 2010
Awards & Honors
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Award
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Augusta University, 2023
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Nomination for the Outstanding New Service Initiative
Kent State University, 2018
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Graduate Student Research Award
Kent State University, 2016
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Outstanding Presentation Awardee at the 31st Annual Graduate Research Symposium
Kent State University, 2016
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University Fellowship Award
Graduate Studies, Kent State University , 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
I have taught Introduction to Environmental Health, Introduction to Global Health, Environmental Health in Low- and Middle- Income Countries, Prevention and Control of Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Health Disparities, and Essentials of Epidemiology.
Will be teaching Chronic Disease Epidemiology in Spring 2026.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Enhancing disease and management knowledge among African Americans with asthma or COPD, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Role of perceived social support in COVID-19 vaccination uptake among U.S. adults, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Representation of the population in need for pivotal clinical trials in lymphomas, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The effectiveness of the desk cycle in reducing sedentary behavior among female office workers. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Teledermatology for skin cancer screening in rural Georgia utilizing teledermoscopy and distance learning: an ongoing report, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research interests are in applying epidemiological methods to chronic disease prevention and management. I focus primarily on improving outcomes for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly underserved populations. Secondary interests include sedentary behavior and cancer prevention research.
Department Service
College Service
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Community Engagement Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Capstone and Internship Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Access, Success and Belonging
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Self-study Working Group on Diversity & Cultural Humility
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Access Success and Belonging
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Faculty Senate Athletics Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Student Organization: Black Women in Medicine
2023 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Augusta University
2024 - 2024
Role: Attendee, Graduation
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Community Engagement and Outreach Advisory Board, Institutional Review Board
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Council of Excellence Leaders
2024 - 2024
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
Public Service
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COPD Community Research, SPH
2024 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Bethel Community Center Health Fair
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Shifa Clinic Health Fair
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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COPD Community Research, SPH
2024 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-LDS Church Fair
2024 - Present
Role: Other
