Dr. Jeremy Kane

Biography

Jeremy Kane is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, specializing in psychiatric epidemiology. His research focuses on global mental health, epidemiology of substance and alcohol use, and adolescent health. He possesses methodological expertise in complex survey design, cohort studies, longitudinal data analysis, and measurement psychometrics. His work particularly investigates mental health and substance use issues among populations in humanitarian settings and HIV-affected communities in low- to middle-income countries. He explores the cultural and migratory impacts on mental and behavioral health among refugee and immigrant populations. Kane leads research programs implemented in collaboration with academic institutions, NGOs, and government agencies. His research aims to measure the prevalence and correlates of mental health and substance use issues, as well as to develop and test effective interventions through randomized controlled trials and implementation science studies. He has led projects funded by NIH, CDC, USAID, and others, working in diverse locations including Zambia, South Africa, and India. Currently, he teaches Epidemiologic Methods for Global Mental Health at Columbia University.

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