Lorriane Odhiambo
Assistant Professor
Lorriane Odhiambo
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Population Health Science
Administration
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
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EPID 7380
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
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
- Teledermatology for skin cancer screening in rural Georgia utilizing teledermoscopy and distance learning: an ongoing report, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - The effectiveness of the desk cycle in reducing sedentary behavior among female office workers. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Representation of the population in need for pivotal clinical trials in lymphomas, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Role of perceived social support in COVID-19 vaccination uptake among U.S. adults, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Enhancing disease and management knowledge among African Americans with asthma or COPD, 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
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Department Meeting Admin-secretary 2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Department Meeting Admin-secretary 2024 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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Community Engagement Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Capstone and Internship Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Access Success and Belonging 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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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
University Service
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Student Organization: Black Women in Medicine 2025 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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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 2025 - 2025
Role: Attendee, Graduation
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Council of Excellence Leaders 2025 - 2025
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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CHEST Health Equity Task Force American College of CHEST Physicians 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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