Tran Nguyen
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
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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2022 Student Research Program (Faculty Mentor)
AU Provost's Office , 2022
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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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MPHC 8999
Capstone Course
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CLSC 4540
Clinical Immunology
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CLSC 7540
Clinical Immunology
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CAHS 6501
Evidence-Based Practice
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MPHC 8600
Fundamentals of Health Promo
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MPHC 8011
Ethical Conduct in Research
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MPHC 8700
Intro to Environmental Health
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CAHS 6524
Project Development
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MPHM 8998
Extended Capstone
Teaching Interests
Clinical Laboratory, Public Health Core, Public Health Leadership, Health Management//Policy, Health Financial/Economic, Community Health Promotion, Health Information Technology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Factors Associated with Controlled Glycemic Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Study from a Large Medical Center and Its Satellite Clinics in Southeast Region in the USA, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Predisposing, Enabling, and Need Factors Associated with Health Information Technology Use for Personal Health Management among Adults in the United States: Application of Andersen's Behavioral Model, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Association of In-School and Electronic Bullying with Suicidality and Feelings of Hopelessness among Adolescents in the United States, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Comorbidities of Type 2 Diabetes: A study from Georgia Academic Health System., 2023
Conference Proceeding
- The impact of e-cigarette warning labels concerning smoking and quitting intention among American youth: A mediation analysis, 2023
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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New Faculty Search Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Internship/Capstone Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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MPH Student Affairs
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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MPH Re-accreditation Commitee
2021 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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CEPH Re-accreditation Committee
2021 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
College Service
University Service
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AU Institution Immunization Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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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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Frontiers in Public Health
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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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
Public Service
