Dr. Jacky Jennings

Professor

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Biography

Jacky Jennings is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, holding a joint appointment in the Bloomberg School of Public Health across multiple departments including Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Society, and Population, Family, and Reproductive Health. With degrees in Master of Public Health and a PhD from Johns Hopkins, she has established herself as a prominent leader in social epidemiology and sexually transmitted infections, particularly focusing on HIV. Her research includes NIH-funded and CDC-funded studies aimed at improving health outcomes for children and adolescents in urban and disadvantaged communities. Jennings mentors both undergraduate and postgraduate students, teaching epidemiological investigation courses. She serves on the International Society for STD Research board and various editorial boards and participates actively in public health initiatives. Her global research collaborations, such as the Johns Hopkins Project Blantyre, further enhance her impact in epidemiologic advancement and translational research in pediatrics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Center for Child & Community Health Research • Baltimore, MD

Leading research initiatives focused on child and community health.

Vice Chair

2010-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins Bayview Scientific Advisory Board • Baltimore, MD

Advising on scientific research directions and strategic decision-making.

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Management (BEAD) Core • Baltimore, MD

Overseeing data management and statistical analysis for clinical research.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

2011-01-01

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.