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KACEY CLARICE ERNST, Ph.D., M.P.H. ADDRESS 1295 N. Martin Bldg. 202A, Rm. A246 P.O. Box 245211 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85724-5211 (520) 626-7374 [email protected] CHRONOLOGY OF EDUCATION 2006 Ph.D. in Epidemiology – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Dissertation: “Malaria in the highlands of western Kenya: Epidemiology of environmental influences, spatial patterns and disease risk.” Advisor: Mark L. Wilson, Sc. D. 2001 M.P.H. in Epidemiology – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (2001) 1997 B.A. in Chemistry and Biology – Lawrence University (1997) CHRONOLOGY OF EMPLOYMENT 2008-present Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 2008–present Assistant Professor, Arid Lands Studies, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 2007–2008 Influenza Epidemiologist, Office of Infectious Disease Services, Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix, Arizona 2003–2006 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (based in Kenya) 2005 Graduate Student Instructor, Introductory Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2003 Bioterrorism Preparedness Coordinator, Milwaukee County/ Waukesha County Consortium, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 2001–2002 Graduate Student Instructor, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Field Studies in Epidemiology, Biology and Human Affairs, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Kacey C. Ernst 1 2000-2001 Research Technician, Department of Health Education/Health Behavior, University of Michigan 2000 Summer Research Fellow, U.S. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Unit, Kisian, Kenya HONORS AND AWARDS 2011 Workshop Scholarship; Climate Change and Vector-borne Disease; National Center for Atmospheric Research 2001 Global Transformations Seminar Scholar, University of Michigan 1999-2001 Klare Memorial Scholar, University of Michigan 1999-2001 Dean’s Award, University of Michigan 1993-1997 Trustee Fellowship, Lawrence University 1993-1997 Dow Chemical Fellowship, Lawrence University 1993-1997 Kansas Regent Scholar Awardee SERVICE A. Outreach 1. Local/ State 2010 Drafted and coordinated signed Memorandum of Agreement between University of Arizona College of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services for data exchange 2010 Community Education: H1N1 control and vaccination priorities. Green Valley Community, Tucson, Arizona 2009-present SWAT team member, Pima County Health Department and Community Partners working to implement vector control in Pima County 2009 Member, EWIDS grant work team to develop online training modules for ADHS epidemiology staff 2009 Santa Cruz County Preparedness Training 2008 Facilitator State-wide Pandemic Influenza Exercise; Arizona Department of Health Services Kacey C. Ernst 2 2. National/ International 2011-present Board Member, Zambian Children’s Fund. Based in Tucson, AZ. 2011-present Instructor at University of West Indies; One-week module on infectious disease epidemiology; Kingston, Jamaica. 2010-present Assisted in developing Memorandum of Agreement with University of Gondar (Ethiopia) and furthering collaborative ties with faculty at that University B. Citizenship 1. Intramural a. Departmental/Division 2009 - 2010 Member, Annual Performance Review Committee (Epidemiology- Biostatistics) 2009 - 2010 Public Health Informatics workgroup, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MEZCOPH 2009 – 2010 Member, Epidemiology Qualifying Exam Review Committee 2008 -present Member, Epidemiology MS/PhD Admissions Committee 2008 Adhoc Committee lead – Creating a PhD graduation checklist 2008 - present Member, Epidemiology MPH Admissions Committee b. College of Public Health 2010- present Member, Global Health and Community Development Integration Committee, Global Health Institute, MEZCOPH 2008- 2010 Judge, M.P.H. Internship Conference (8 terms), MEZCOPH 2008- present Member, Community Engaged Practice Committee (CEPAS), College 2009 - Subcommittee member – Community Engaged Practice and Service Award Committee 2008 - Subcommittee member – MEZCOPH college-wide retreat – Creating a Collective Vision 2009 – Subcommittee member – MEZCOPH college-wide retreat – Collaborations across the college 2009 – Subcommittee member – Staff Training Public Health 101 seminar 2009 – Subcommittee member – Staff Training Epidemiology 101 seminar 2010 – present Subcommittee member – Service Learning Institute Kacey C. Ernst 3 2010 – present Subcommittee member – Promotion and Tenure orientation to Community Based Participatory Research c. University of Arizona 2009- present Member, Africa Forum, University; meet to advance outreach to African partners 2008- present Member, International Affairs Committee, University 2008-2010 Member, Pandemic Influenza Intercollegiate Exercise between COM, CON, MEZCOPH, COP and COL 1. Extramural a. Grant Review Committees b. Editorial - Journal and Book Reviews 2011-present Reviewer: Climate Research 2011-present Nature reader expert reviewer panelist 2010-present Reviewer: Malaria Journal 2010-present Reviewer: Tropical Medicine and International Health 2010-present Reviewer: Textbook, Jones and Bartlett 2009-present Reviewer: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2009-present Reviewer: Human Parasitic Diseases PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT Professional Organizations 2010 - Global Health Council 2009 - American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2008 - Member, International Society of Infectious Disease Conferences/ Workshops Kacey C. Ernst 4 2011 National Center for Atmospheric Research Summer Workshop; Climate Change and Vector-borne Diseases. Boulder, CO. July 11 – July 15, 2011. 2010 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH). Atlanta, GA Nov. 3-Nov. 7, 2010. 2009 Global Perspectives Conference Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP). Tucson, AZ Dec. 6-8, 2009. 2009 2009 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration. Las Vegas, NV June 25th and 26th, 2009. 2008 66th U.S. Mexico Border Health Association Annual Meeting- Hermosillo, Sonora, MX May 7-9, 2008. PUBLICATIONS AND SCHOLARLY WORKS Peer Reviewed Journal Articles 1. *Pogreba-Brown K, Ernst KC, Harris R. Teaching Epidemiology Concepts by Creating a ‘Real’ Potluck Outbreak in the Classroom. Public Health Reports (accepted with revisions September 2011) 2. Taren, D, Tecle S, Almony C, Navarrete L, Ernst K, Menard S, Diop M, Wele A- H Growth of Children Receiving a Dehydrated Potato-Soy Protein Blend. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development. 11(4), 2011. 3. *Ernst KC, Pogreba-Brown K, Rasmussen L, Erhart L. The Effect of Policy Changes on Hepatitis A Vaccine Uptake in Arizona Children (1995-2008). Public Health Reports. 2011. 126: S2. 4. *Robinson, K Ernst K, Johnson B, Rosales C. The Health Status of Southern Arizona Border Counties: A Healthy Border 2010 Midterm Review. Rev Panam Salud Publica 28(5), 2010. 5. Cohen JM, Ernst KC, Lindblade KA, Vulule JM, John CC, Wilson ML Local topographic wetness indices predict household malaria risk better than land-use and land- cover in the western Kenya highlands. Malar J. 2010 Nov 16;9:328. 6. Ernst KE, Lindblade, KA, Koech D, Sumba PO, Kuwuor D, John CC, Wilson ML. Environmental, socio-demographic and behavioral determinants of malaria risk in the western Kenyan highlands: a case-control study. 2009. Trop Med and Int Health. 14 (10), pp. 1258-1265. 7. Menge DM, Ernst KC, Vulule JM, Zimmerman PA, Guo H, John CC. Microscopy underestimates the frequency of Plasmodium falciparum infection in symptomatic individuals in a low transmission highland area. 2008. Am J Trop Med and Hyg 79 (2):173-7. Kacey C. Ernst 5 8. **Cohen JM, Ernst KC, Lindblade KA, Vulule JM, John CC, Wilson ML Topography, land-cover, and elevation predict areas at risk for malaria within communities in a highland region of western Kenya. Malar J. Jan 2008 17:40. 9. **Ernst KC, Adoka SO, Kowuor DO, Wilson ML, John CC. Malaria hotspot areas in a highland Kenya site are consistent in epidemic and non-epidemic years and are associated with ecological factors. Malar J. 2006 Sep 13;5:78. 10. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Multistate outbreak of monkeypox – Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin (2003). MMWR. 2003;52: 537-540. *Indicates articles with student authors ** Indicates articles from dissertation Technical Reports 1. Siri JG, Ernst KC (2008) Needs Assessment for Communicable Disease Surveillance for the Tohono O’odham Nation. Presented to Tohono O’dham Nation. 2. Ernst KC, Rosales C, Granillo B, McDonald M, de Zapien J, Staten L (2009) Operation Streamline: An Infectious Disease Assessment. Presented to the US Public Defenders’ Office. Scholarly Presentations University symposiums and grand rounds 1. Ernst KC., Determinants of malaria transmission in the highlands of western Kenya. Presented at Entomology Seminar Series, University of Arizona, December 2009. 2. Baneras K, Ernst KC. Human Behavioral and Household Determinants of Dengue Vector Breeding and Mosquito Abatement Along the Arizona U.S./ Sonora, MX Border Presented at 2010 AHSC Frontiers in Biomedical Research Poster Forum National and International Invited presentations 1. Ernst KC, Impacts of Climate Change on Infectious Disease Outcomes. Presented at University of the West Indies. February 2011. Peer-reviewed abstracts and presentations 1. Ernst KC, Arora M. Determining distribution and use of bednets in Kenya. Presented at the American Association