Dr. Jonathan Jay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Jay is an Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in urban health and the impact of gun violence on youth. He holds degrees in public health (DPH/DrPH from Harvard University), law (JD from Georgetown University), and philosophy (MA from Georgetown University). Jay is known for his research focused on the intersection of data science and community health, exploring strategies to mitigate health and safety risks in urban environments. He serves as the principal investigator for several grants aimed at reducing racial disparities in youth firearm injuries, receiving a Career Development Award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Prior to his role at Boston University, Jay was a research fellow at the Firearm-Safety Children Teens (FACTS) Consortium at the University of Michigan. His academic contributions are complemented by a strong commitment to public health initiatives, having consulted for local governments and non-profits across the U.S. In addition to his research responsibilities, he has been involved in various educational and fellowship programs, demonstrating a passion for mentoring the next generation of public health leaders.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research on urban health and gun violence.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.