Dayna A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS, is an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Rollins School of Public Health.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at Winship Cancer Institute.
Education
Dr. Johnson earned her Master of Science and PhD in Epidemiologic Science along with her Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work from University of Michigan. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Sleep and Circadian Disorders.
Titles & Roles
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Research
Dr. Johnson's research focuses on understanding the social determinants of sleep health disparities and their implications for adverse health outcomes including hypertension, cancer, and cognitive decline. Additionally, her research addresses the underlying social and environmental factors contributing to sleep disorders and insufficient sleep among different populations, with a significant emphasis on African American communities. Her current research projects include observational and intervention studies to improve sleep health among different populations, particularly those most affected by sleep disturbances.
Dr. Johnson received the NIH Loan Repayment Health Disparities Award in 2018 and the Chair’s Research Award from the Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School in 2017.
