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Marlo Vernon

Associate Professor

Marlo Vernon

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences

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.

  • (706) 723-4322
  • HS-1640

Education

  • Ph.D., Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 麻豆官网首页入口, 2018

  • MPH, Public Health Education and Promotion University of South Carolina -, 2003

  • BA, English Language and Literature, General Franciscan University Of Steub, 2001

Awards & Honors

  • Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health Governor's Office, State of Georgia, 2025

  • Dr. John Carrigg Alumni Award Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, 2020

  • Scholar-in-Training Award AACR, 2020

  • Applied Public Health Statistics, Student Award Finalist American Public Health Association, 2018

  • Medical Care Student Abstract Award American Public Health Association, 2017

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • BIOM 8215

    Fundamentals of Oncology I

  • MEDI 6230

    Healthcare Matters

Teaching Interests

Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Innovation in Health Sciences

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Abstract A157: Age-related disparities in survival following colorectal cancer diagnosis in an underserved community in Georgia, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Abstract B070: Addressing health disparities around breastfeeding: Development of a braided curriculum, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Abstract B154: Effect modification of United States residency and length of time in US on the relationship between allostatic load and cancer mortality risk in Hispanic/Latinx Americans: Insights from NHANES (1999-2019), 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Exploring Maternal and Child Health through Systematic Braiding-a Breastfeeding and Parenting Initiative for Expecting Mothers, 2024
    Conference Proceeding

Research Interests

Maternal mortality and morbidity
Cancer prevention
Innovation in Health Sciences Research
Socioecological Model of Public Health

Department Service

  • Faculty Search Committee 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sub-Committee, GME 2022 - 2024

    Role: Attendee, Meeting

University Service

  • Lyceum Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Purposeful Choice Committee, Momentum Year 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Georgia Commisson on Maternal and Infant Health 2025 - Present

    Role: Member

  • American Public Health Association 2024 - 2025

    Role: Committee Chair

  • American Public Health Association 2023 - 2025

    Role: Officer, Other Officer

  • BeClear Statewide Drug Free Initiative 2020 - 2024

    Role: Officer, Vice President

Public Service

  • Hope House 2019 - Present

    Role: Chair