Amanda Beaudoin
About Amanda Beaudoin
Amanda Beaudoin is an epidemiologist with extensive experience in infectious disease research, particularly in pediatric acute rheumatic fever, influenza viruses, and scabies. She has worked at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2016 and holds a PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Amanda Beaudoin has been employed as an Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2016. In this role, she has contributed to various public health initiatives and research projects aimed at understanding and controlling infectious diseases. Her work includes participation in multistate outbreak investigations and studies focused on zoonotic diseases, which are critical for public health safety in Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Beaudoin earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. She also holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Cornell University, obtained between 2002 and 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and International Studies from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, achieved from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine in 2012.
Research Contributions
Amanda Beaudoin has contributed to various research studies focusing on infectious diseases. She investigated risk factors for exposure to influenza A viruses in Thai free-grazing ducks and studied scabies among American Samoan children. Her work also includes a serologic survey of swine workers for exposure to H2N3 swine influenza A and co-authoring a study on an outbreak of variant influenza A(H3N2) virus in the United States.
Public Health Initiatives
Beaudoin has been involved in significant public health initiatives, including a study on the burden of pediatric acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in American Samoa. She participated in a multistate outbreak investigation of invasive group A Streptococcus infections linked to unregulated outpatient liposuction facilities. Her research also explored personal protective measures during avian influenza outbreaks and folk knowledge regarding avian influenza.
Professional Experience
With a career spanning several years in epidemiology and veterinary medicine, Amanda Beaudoin has developed expertise in zoonotic diseases and public health research. Her professional experience includes characterizing influenza A outbreaks in Minnesota swine herds and evaluating measures to reduce zoonotic transmission risks. This work highlights her commitment to advancing public health through research and investigation.