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
- Developing a measure of innovation from research in higher education data, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Knowledge of prostate cancer among African American men: A systematic review, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Abstract NR 2553: Using a “train-the-trainer” approach with urban and rural minority Community Health Workers to implement the cancer-Community Awareness Access Research and Education (c-CARE) Project , 2021
Conference Proceeding
- Abstract NR 2608: Lung Cancer Prevention and an Early Detection Educational Intervention in Minority and Underserved Communities, 2021
Conference Proceeding
- Abstract NR 2608: Participant’s satisfaction with the cancer community awareness access research and education (C-CARE) project at urban and rural sites, 2021
Conference Proceeding
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