School of Public Health
SPH Alumni Spotlight
"Dr. Daleniece Higgins Jones is a molecular epidemiologist with research interests in microbial food safety epidemiology and environmental health disparities. Dr. Jones received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH) in 2019 and completed her postdoctoral training with SPH faculty Dr. Chunrong Jia in 2021. She was active in research during her doctoral study and worked on several projects including laboratory molecular diagnostics of foodborne pathogens, drinking water safety in Haiti, safe and healthy environments in early childhood learning centers, ..."
Daleniece Higgins Jone
Jessica Bell-Johnson graduated from the University of Memphis School of Public Health MPH program in 2018 with a concentration in Epidemiology. She works at the CDC as the PH LEADS (Public Health Leadership and Education, Advancing Health Equity and Data Science) Program Coordinator, where she is the curriculum designer for the ASPPH fellowship as well as the PH LEADS program liaison with CDC partners."
Jessica Bell-Johnson
"Even though I could have never anticipated my current journey in Public Health, I can say I am loving the outcome and the direction my path is taking me. I am confident no matter where my journey takes me, I will always have the continuous support of my family, friends, and the University of Memphis School of Public Health. For that, I am grateful and excited for the future!"...
Lauren R. Hopkins
"Dr. Nikhil Ahuja is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, College of Health Professions at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. His current research interests include addressing tobacco/e-cigarette, opioid, and other substance use issues, especially among youth and young adults, underserved groups or racial minority populations in the United States. He received his PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH). ..."
Nikhil Ahuja