Tran Nguyen
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Masters in Public Health
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.
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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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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MPHM 8998
Extended Capstone
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MPHC 8999
Capstone Course
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CLSC 4540
Clinical Immunology
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CLSC 7540
Clinical Immunology
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MPHC 8600
Fundamentals of Health Promo
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MPHI 8100
Health Care Info, Stds, Struct
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MPHC 8722
Internship
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CAHS 7523
Research Project
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MPHC 8011
Ethical Conduct in Research
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MPHM 7104
Healthcare Financ Management
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MPHC 8700
Intro to Environmental Health
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CAHS 6524
Project Development
Teaching Interests
Clinical Laboratory, Public Health Core, Health Management//Policy, Health Financial/Economic, Community Health Promotion, Health Information Technology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The impact of e-cigarette warning labels concerning smoking and quitting intention among American youth: A mediation analysis, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Vietnamese Immigrant Health Paradox, 2022
Conference Proceeding
- Local Health Departments’ Engagement in Activities to Address Opioid Use and Abuse: The Influence of Surveillance Systems’ Use., 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Community characteristics and COVID-19 outcomes: A study of 159 counties in Georgia, USA, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Social Determinants of Health Associated with the Use of Screenings for Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, and Hyperglycemia among American Adults, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Health disparities; Health equity; Immigrant health; Chronic diseases screening; Continuous improvement; Clinical laboratory; Health information technology.
Department Service
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Health Promotion Student Association
2020 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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CEPH Re-accreditation Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Nutrition Program Faculty Search
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Admissions Committee
2019 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
College Service
University Service
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University Curriculum and Policy Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Community Service Committee
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Vaccines Journal
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Healthcare Journal
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Genealogy Journal
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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International Journal of Environmental and Public Health
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
