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
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Medical College of Georgia
Department of GA Prevention Institute
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
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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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
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Medical Care Student Abstract Award
American Public Health Association, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Perinatal Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Cardiovascular Comorbidities: National and State-Level Results of a Novel Cardio-Obstetrics Program, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Depressive disorder among gynecologic cancer survivors in the US: Evidence from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Influence of Poverty and Rurality on Colorectal Cancer Survival by Race/Ethnicity: An Analysis of SEER Data with a Census Tract-Level Measure of Persistent Poverty, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Examining Associations Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Ever Breastfed Children, NHANES 1999–2020, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity
Cancer prevention
Food is Medicine
Socioecological Model of Health
Department Service
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
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
