Melissa Perry
About Melissa Perry
Melissa Perry is a Professor and Chair at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2011. She has authored over 150 papers in epidemiology and public health and has received significant research funding, including an RO1 grant from the NIH at age 29.
Current Position at George Washington University
Melissa Perry has served as Professor and Chair at George Washington University since 2011. In this role, she leads the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, contributing to the academic and research missions of the university. She has played a significant role in shaping public health education and research initiatives within the institution.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Perry completed her education at The Johns Hopkins University, where she earned both a Doctor of Science and a Master of Health Science from 1988 to 1993. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Vermont, which she obtained from 1984 to 1988. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in epidemiology and public health.
Research Grants and Publications
At the age of 29, Melissa Perry received her first independent investigator (RO1) research grant from the National Institutes of Health. She has authored over 150 papers in the fields of epidemiology and public health, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in these areas. Her early work includes her first paper published in 1991, titled 'Graduate Training and Feminism: Maintaining an Identity.'
Previous Academic Positions
Before her current role, Melissa Perry held various academic positions. She was an Associate Professor at Harvard University from 1997 to 2010 and served as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin from 1995 to 1997. She also held the position of Interim Associate Dean for Research at George Washington University from 2017 to 2018.
Awards and Fellowships
Melissa Perry has received several notable awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2017, she was honored with the Woods Hole Frontiers in Reproduction distinguished alumni award. She is a fellow and the past president of the American College of Epidemiology and also a fellow of the Collegium Ramazzini. In 2020, she graduated from the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship Program.