Christopher Otieno, MPH
Education
BPH, Public Health with a Minor in Communications, University of Kentucky
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Kentucky
Christopher Otieno is originally from Richmond, Kentucky. He earned both his Bachelor of Public Health with a Minor in Communications and his Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Kentucky. Christopher's interest in epidemiology was significantly shaped by multiple internships, including the 2021 NIDA Summer Research Internship at Case Western Reserve University and the African American Research Training Scholars Program at the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center at the University of Kentucky.
Research Information
Christopher Otieno is an aspiring epidemiologist specializing in genetic and cancer epidemiology with a particular focus on health disparities. His research interests involve using genetic techniques to explore the role of G6PD deficiency in masking diabetes diagnoses due to artificially low HbA1c levels, and its implications for the timely treatment and prevention of diabetes-related complications. He has gained valuable research experience through internships and training programs, further strengthening his commitment to advancing public health research.
Research Interests
Genetic epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, and health disparities.