Marlo Vernon
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
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
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Innovation in Health Sciences
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Health literacy among cancer survivors: Results from the 2016 behavioral risk factor surveillance system survey, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Health Survey of African American Men Seen at an Academic Medical Center in the Southern United States, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Developing a measure of innovation from research in higher education data, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Faith-Based Pregnancy Center Education Bridges the Maternal Health Gap, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Knowledge of prostate cancer among African American men: A systematic review, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Maternal mortality 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
