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About Meghan Mason, PhD, MPH

My research interests are in zoonotic diseases, infections that transfer from animal to human populations, and in the health of marginalized urban populations. My passion for these two topics stemmed from my time in Kenya and Chile during my MPH and PhD programs. Abroad, I am focused on the importance of free-roaming dogs in the transmission of infectious diseases, and the perceptions of the role of these animals in urban communities. In the Twin Cities, I am interested in better understanding the burden of disease in individuals experiencing homelessness. In the classroom, you will primarily find me teaching Biostatistics and Epidemiology. I am eager to work with students in strengthening their quantitative skills and translating numbers into meaningful public health messages.

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Public Health, St. Catherine University ‐ Public Health Department
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Grants

2020 - 2021 Point-of-care services for families experiencing housing instability.
GHR Graduate Traineeship, St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Colleague(s): Sia Xiong
2020 - 2021 Point-of-care services for families experiencing housing instability.
GHR Innovative Scholarship Grant, St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Role: PI
Colleague(s): National Network to End Family Homelessness
$15,000
2019 - 2021 Addressing workforce disparities by improving the academic resilience and professionalism of health science students through structured and targeted supports
GHR General Grant, St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Role: co-PI
Colleague(s): Tehout Selameab
$15,000
2020 - 2020 Advancing Gender Equity in Economic and Health Policy: Learning from Egypt
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Evidence for Action: Approaches to Advance Gender Equity From Around the Globe
Role: Submitted - did not receive
Colleague(s): Caroline Krafft, Kristine West, Leso Munala
2019 - 2020 Best practices in primary care for families experiencing homelessness.
GHR Graduate Traineeship, St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN
Colleague(s): Sara O'Gorman, Sia Xiong
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2021 - Present Referee, Journal of Community Practice
2020 - Present Safe Return to Campus Committee, St. Catherine University
2020 - Present COVID-19 Contact Tracing Team Lead, St. Catherine University
2019 - Present Abstract Reviewer, ASPPH Undergraduate Summit
2019 - Present Member, Academic Professional Development Committee, St. Catherine University
2019 - Present Referee, Progress in Community Health Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University Press
2018 - Present Member, Collaborative Research Advisory Committee, St. Catherine University
2018 - Present President, Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Chapter, Minnesota
2018 - Present Committee Member, Time Slot Task Force, St. Catherine University
2018 - Present Mentor, Women Invested in Leadership and Learning, University of Minnesota
2017 - Present Abstract Reviewer, American Public Health Association Caucus on Homelessness
2017 - Present Health Committee Member, National Network to End Family Homelessness
2017 - Present Mentor, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
2013 - Present Member, Minnesota Public Health Association
2010 - Present Member, American Public Health Association
2010 - Present Member, Society for Epidemiology Research
2020 - 2021 Healthcare for All Taskforce, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
2019 - 2021 Honors Project Chair, Antonian Honors Program, St. Catherine University
2017 - 2021 Admissions Committee Member, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program, St. Catherine University
2019 - 2020 Member, Academic Master Plan Committee, St. Catherine University
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Honors and Awards

  • Nominee - Patricia O’Connor Myser Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award

Education

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2016 Ph.D, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN ‐ Epidemiology, Minor: Biostatistics
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2010 MPH, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN ‐ Epidemiology, Global Health Concentration
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2008 BS, American University, Washington, DC ‐ Statistics and International Studies (Magna Cum Laude)
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Contact Information

Phone: 651-690-6675

Email:

Presentations (8)

Publications (1)