Doctor of Philosophy Population Health, Behavioral Health and Science 2019 -2023 Thomas Jefferson University, College of Population Health, Philadelphia, PA
Dissertation: Improving Hepatitis B Birth Dose Uptake in Nigeria.
Master of Public Health- Community and Behavioral Health 2014 – 2016
East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, Johnson City, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts, Major- Biology, Minors- Communication and History 2008 – 2012 Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana
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Research Overview:
Catherine Freeland is the Associate Director of Public Health Research at the Hepatitis B Foundation. Catherine received her Ph.D. at Thomas Jefferson University, College of Population Health with a concentration in Health Behavior Science and a dissertation on addressing low hepatitis B birth dose uptake in Nigeria. She led the effort to incorporate values and preferences for people with lived experience within the updated 2024 World Health Organization Guidelines and continues to focus on addressing barriers and facilitators to hepatitis B elimination globally.
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