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
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
