Tran Nguyen
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Equipped to utilize advanced leadership roles throughout the community to improve the public’s well-being, reduce disparities, and serve diverse populations.
Focused on critical thinking, problem-solving, and information management to better healthcare delivery in the United States.
Experienced in research, preceptorship, and clinical laboratory in pharmaceutical/industrial research and large-scale hospital laboratory environment.
- TRNGUYEN@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2940
- SCI E1019
Education
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DPH, Public Health
Georgia Southern University, 2018
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MPH, Public Health (Informatics)
Georgia Regents University, 2013
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BS, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2000
Certifications
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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST , 2001
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SPECIALIST IN CHEMISTRY
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST , 2011
Awards & Honors
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2022 Student Research Program (Faculty Mentor)
AU Provost's Office , 2022
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2021 Student Research Program (Faculty Mentor)
AU Provost's Office , 2021
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2021 CAHS Mentorship Grant Recipient
CAHS, 2021
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2021 May Person of Impact
Augusta University Office of Diversity and Inclusive, 2021
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2019 Christmas Cookie Contest Champion
College of Allied Health Sciences, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MPHC 8011
Ethical Conduct in Research
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MPHC 8600
Fundamentals of Health Promo
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MPHC 8999
Capstone Course
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CLSC 4540
Clinical Immunology
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CLSC 7540
Clinical Immunology
Teaching Interests
Public Health Core, Public Health Leadership, Health Management//Policy, Community Health Promotion, Health Information Technology, Clinical Laboratory.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Role of Public Health Informatics in the Coordination of Consistent Messaging from Local Health Departments and Public Health Partners During COVID-19, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Vaccine Hesitancy Through a Global Lens: Cross-Cultural Evidence from a Special Issue, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Self-Management Practices Among Adults with Diabetes in the United States: An Analysis of the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). , 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Editorial: Examining Upstream to Understand Downstream -Telehealth and Innovative Interventions for Advancing Health Equity, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Factors Predicting In-School and Electronic Bullying among High School Students in the United States: An Analysis of the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Health disparities/equity; Immigrant health; Chronic diseases control & prevention; Diabetes Self-management Education & Support, Continuous improvement; Clinical laboratory; Health information technology.
Department Service
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New Faculty Search Committee
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Internship/Capstone Committee
2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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MPH Student Affairs Committee
2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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CEPH MPH Re-accreditation Committee
2021 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Health Promotion Student Association
2019 - 2023
Role: Faculty Advisor
College Service
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MPH Advisory Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Subcommittee for SPH's CEPH Accreditation (D1 & D2 criteria)
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Non-tenure Track Faculty Search Committee
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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AU Senate Faculty Development Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Senate Student Affairs Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Institution Immunization Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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University Curriculum and Policy Committee
2022 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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AU Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee
2021 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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International Journal of Environmental and Public Health
2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Professional Journals (MDPI & SAGE)
2024 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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SOPHE Professional Development Committee – Toolkit Reviewer
2024 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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American Public Health Association
2019 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Frontiers in Public Health
2023 - 2024
Role: Program Coordinator
Public Service
