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Alexis Merdjanoff is a public health sociologist and Assistant Professor at New York University's School of Global Public Health. His research explores how population health is affected by exposure to natural hazards such as hurricanes, floods, extreme heat, and wildfires. He focuses particularly on the social inequalities that shape the health impacts of these hazards, as well as the recovery and resilience of vulnerable populations. By collecting and analyzing survey and interview data, Merdjanoff aims to form a holistic understanding of how individuals and communities are affected by these events. His work highlights the long-term effects of disasters, revealing how environmental stressors can lead to economic, emotional, and health burdens long after an event has passed. He directs the Research Population Impact, Recovery Resilience (PiR2) program and engages in mixed-methods research, utilizing semi-structured interviews and focus groups to address questions related to health and disaster exposure. Merdjanoff teaches courses on qualitative research methods and global issues in social and behavioral health.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.