Marlo Vernon
Associate Professor
Marlo Vernon
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Administration
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
School of Public Health
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
Administration
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
Bio
Dr. Marlo Vernon, Associate Professor at Augusta University, leads NIH-, HRSA-, and AHA-funded research improving maternal, child, and cardiovascular health through implementation science and community-engaged approaches in rural Georgia.
- MVERNON@augusta.edu
- (706) 723-4322
- SCI E1023
Education
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Ph.D., Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Augusta University, 2018
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MPH, Public Health Education and Promotion University of South Carolina -, 2003
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BA, English Language and Literature, General Franciscan University Of Steub, 2001
Awards & Honors
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Fellow Academy of Behavioral Medicine, 2026
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Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health Governor's Office, State of Georgia, 2025
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Dr. John Carrigg Alumni Award Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, 2020
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Scholar-in-Training Award AACR, 2020
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Applied Public Health Statistics, Student Award Finalist American Public Health Association, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOM 8215
Fundamentals of Oncology I
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MEDI 6230
Healthcare Matters
Teaching Interests
Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A Breastfeeding and Parenting Initiative for Expecting Mothers-Systematically Braiding Two Interventions, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Multilevel Insights into Obesity, Race/Ethnicity, and Survival in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Georgia, 2025
Abstract - Baseline characteristics from the c-CARE initiative: A faith-based approach to advancing cancer prevention and equity in underserved communities, 2025
Abstract - Providing choices to enhance uptake in cancer prevention and early detection measures in African Americans in rural and urban Southern churches in Georgia, 2025
Abstract - Age-related disparities in survival following colorectal cancer diagnosis in an underserved community in Georgia: A retrospective cohort analysis, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity
Cancer prevention
Food is Medicine
Socioecological Model of Health
Department Service
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Faculty Search Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sub-Committee, GME 2022 - 2024
Role: Attendee, Meeting
University Service
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Lyceum Committee 2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Purposeful Choice Committee, Momentum Year 2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committees 2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Georgia Commisson on Maternal and Infant Health 2025 - Present
Role: Member
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American Public Health Association 2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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American Public Health Association 2023 - 2025
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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BeClear Statewide Drug Free Initiative 2020 - 2024
Role: Officer, Vice President
Public Service
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Hope House 2019 - Present
Role: Chair