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Briana Mezuk Ph.D.

About

Briana Mezuk, Ph.D., is a Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. She completed a dual degree in Neuroscience and History & Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. in Mental Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She was a fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program at the University of Michigan. Her research program examines the intersection of mental and physical health and how those intersections relate to social disparities in health outcomes.

Recent Posts
5 Recommendations for Giving Thanks During a Pandemic

Breaking bread with others is an important tradition, but this year shouldn’t be business as usual. Tips for making holiday memories during a pandemic.

Breaking bread with others is an important tradition, but this year shouldn’t be business as usual. Tips for making holiday memories during a pandemic.

Whose Expert Guidance on Risk and Reopenings Should You Follow?

The Times surveyed epidemiologists about resuming activities during COVID. Here’s what I would have said, had they only asked.

The Times surveyed epidemiologists about resuming activities during COVID. Here’s what I would have said, had they only asked.

Missing Maternal Mortality

We under-count pregnancy-related deaths by excluding suicide, overdose, homicide, and accidents. Does it matter?

We under-count pregnancy-related deaths by excluding suicide, overdose, homicide, and accidents. Does it matter?

Saying What They Won't: Speech-Writing for a Pandemic

Disillusioned by the the politics of COVID, but political satire just isn't helping to perk up your mood? Try this honest-but-earnest stump speech on for size.

Disillusioned by the the politics of COVID, but political satire just isn't helping to perk up your mood? Try this honest-but-earnest stump speech on for size.

Point, Counterpoint, and COVID

How can public debate strengthen community ties during the pandemic crisis?

How can public debate strengthen community ties during the pandemic crisis?

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Looking for some colorful graphical projections of when the pandemic will peak? Keep waiting. Looking for some reflective late-night reassurance? Come on in.

Looking for some colorful graphical projections of when the pandemic will peak? Keep waiting. Looking for some reflective late-night reassurance? Come on in.