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Michael Emch, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology

Professor, Department of Geography

Fellow, Carolina Population Center

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Contact Information

Address

Office:
206 Carolina Hall
CB#3220
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

Resources

Michael Emch, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology

Professor, Department of Geography

Fellow, Carolina Population Center

Areas of Interest

Spatio-temporal patterns of disease, primarily infectious diseases of the developing world

About

Dr. Michael Emch is a W.R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Geography and Epidemiology. He is also a Fellow of the Carolina Population Center. His expertise is in infectious disease ecology, spatial epidemiology, neighborhood determinants of health, and geographic information science applications of public health. He leads the Spatial Health Research Group which conducts research that explores spatio-temporal patterns of disease, primarily infectious diseases of the developing world. He examines diverse topics such as the role of population-environment drivers in pathogen evolution, how social connectivity contributes to disease incidence, and using environmental indicators to predict disease outbreaks. For more information see the Spatial Health Research Group website at spatialhealth.web.unc.edu/.

Education

  • Undergraduate

    Alfred University

  • MA

    Miami University of Ohio

  • PhD

    Michigan State University