Marlo Vernon
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Georgia Cancer Center
School of Public Health
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
Administration
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
Bio
Experienced research scientist with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and public health. Skilled in Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Program Development, Public Health Research, Maternal and Child Health, and Data Analysis.
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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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
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Phi Kappa Phi Induction
2017
Teaching Interests
Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Innovation in Health Sciences
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Racial disparities in the relationship of regional socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer survival in the five regions of Georgia, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract A100: Racial disparities in the relationship of regional socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer survival in the five regions of Georgia, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract B034: Cancer Health Awareness through Screening and Education (CHANGE): Community health engagement, 2023
Conference Proceeding
- Addressing breast cancer disparities: knowledge and attitudes towards cancer prevention through breastfeeding among African American women in Georgia, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Cancer Health Awareness through Screening and Education (CHANGE): Community health engagement, 2023
Conference Proceeding
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity
Cancer prevention
Innovation in Health Sciences Research
Socioecological Model of Public Health
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
Public Service
