Genomic Epidemiologist Krisandra Allen, MPH, MB(ASPC)

Data Scientist and Informatics Specialist, Kelsey Nichols, MPH

In this episode we talk with Kelsey Nichols, MPH, about her path to becoming an epidemiologist. Kelsey opens up about the challenges of finding a career in the public health field and how sometimes the positions we are least expecting end up providing us with the best opportunities. If you have questions about epidemiology, want to suggest a guest, or be a guest yourself, check out the e(pod)emiology substack [https://substack.com/@epodemiology]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epodemiology.substack.com [https://epodemiology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist Keshav Kumar, MPH, CPH, LSSBB

In this episode we talk with Keshav Kumar, MPH, CPH, LSSBB about his work in maternal and child health, focusing on how public health programs support families from pregnancy through early childhood. He breaks down the importance of newborn hearing screening and infant hearing loss programs, including how data and follow-up systems help ensure children receive timely care and early intervention. You can find the visualizations Keshav mentioned on Washington University’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Data Hub [https://ehdidata.wustl.edu/]. If you have questions about epidemiology, want to suggest a guest, or be a guest yourself, check out the e(pod)emiology substack [https://substack.com/@epodemiology]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epodemiology.substack.com [https://epodemiology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Chief Epidemiologist Sakshi Faulkes, MPH

This episode features Sakshi Faulkes, MPH, Chief Epidemiologist for FirstDay Foundation. We talk about starting as a new epidemiologist working in a local health department to navigating burnout after the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discuss Sakshi’s doctoral work focusing on combating misinformation in public health emergencies. Have a question about epidemiology? Follow the e(pod)emiology substack [https://substack.com/@epodemiology]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epodemiology.substack.com [https://epodemiology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Senior Epidemiologist Haylea Hannah, PhD, MPH

This episode features Dr. Haylea Hannah a Senior Epidemiologist with the California Mental Health Services Authority. Dr. Hannah earned her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Washington where she evaluated jail-based treatment for opioid use disorder. She previously worked at a local health jurisdiction for 9 years supporting surveillance initiatives, leading pilot programs, and providing data to guide local policies. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Haylea has strong opinions about college basketball (go Tar Heels!) and BBQ sauce. To ask a question or inquire about being a guest on a future episode of e(pod)emiology, reach out on the e(pod)emiology substack [https://substack.com/@epodemiology]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epodemiology.substack.com [https://epodemiology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Genomic Epidemiologist Krisandra Allen, MPH, MB(ASPC)

In this episode we talk with Krisandra Allen, MPH, MB(ASPC) about her path to becoming a genomic epidemiologist. To ask a question or inquire about being a guest on a future episode of e(pod)emiology, reach out on the e(pod)emiology substack [https://substack.com/@epodemiology]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epodemiology.substack.com [https://epodemiology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]