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Kelly Lane-deGraaf, Ph.D.

Associate Dean
Academic Affairs

Associate Professor; Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Epidemiology and Biostatistics


Education

Ph.D., Biological Science, University of Notre Dame

M.S., Biology, Saint Louis University

B.S., Environmental Science, University of Denver

Research Interests

Disease Ecology in Urban Ecosystems, Landscape and Population Genetics of Urban Mammals; Environmental Racism

Publications and Media Placements

  • Deem SL, Lane-deGraaf, KE, Rayhel, EJ. Introduction to One Health: an Interdisciplinary Approach to Planetary Health. Wiley Publishing.
  • The Population Genetics of Environmental Racism. Living Earth Collaborative Speaker Series, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Social Justice & One Health: Education at the Nexus of Environmental Racism, Sustainability Institute for Educators Conference
  • Human-wildlife health challenges: interactions in urban and suburban spaces. International Urban Wildlife Conference.

Honors and Awards

  • Louis Academy of Science Outstanding Scientist Award – Science Educator
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, from the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Ecological Society of America
  • Midwest Primate Interest Group, board member