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
Administration
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
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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APHS 9210
Investigation of a Problem
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