Program Overview

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Global Health Program

The Global Health Program is a vital component of the University of Oregon's academic offerings.

Program Overview

The program is interdisciplinary, incorporating various departments and schools across the university.

Faculty and Staff

The program boasts a diverse and experienced faculty and staff, including:

• Annie Christofferson, Undergraduate & Program Coordinator
• Brita Dye, Academic Programs Manager
• Clare Evans, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies of Sociology
• Jonathan Knight, Operations Coordinator
• Jeffrey Measelle, Professor and Co-Director, UO Center for Global Health
• Josh Snodgrass, Professor and Department Head, Anthropology
• Lesley Jo Weaver, Associate Professor
• Kristin Yarris, Professor, Global Studies and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Research Areas

Faculty members' research interests include:

• Developmental stress biology
• Nutritional neuroscience
• Pediatric global health
• Caregiving support for early brain development
• Medical anthropology
• Mental health
• Race
• Chronic diseases
• Food insecurity
• Health disparities
• Transnational migration
• Migrant rights
• Social movements
• Health equity
• Wellbeing & social care

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is the core of the University of Oregon, housing various academic programs, including the Global Health Program.

Academic Structure

The college comprises several schools and departments, including:

• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• School of Global Studies and Languages
• Social Sciences

Global Health Program Directory

The program directory includes:

• Core Faculty
• Affiliated Faculty
• Program Director
• Staff