Wayne Lawrence
About Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence is a Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, focusing on cancer epidemiology, particularly among marginalized populations. He has extensive experience in public health, having worked in various research and academic roles across multiple institutions since 2013.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Wayne Lawrence serves as a Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, he is involved in cancer prevention research, focusing on cancer epidemiology. His work emphasizes the health disparities faced by marginalized and economically disadvantaged populations. Lawrence operates from Bethesda, Maryland, contributing to the NIH's mission of advancing public health through research.
Previous Experience at American Public Health Association
Prior to his current position, Wayne Lawrence worked as a Maternal and Child Health Student Fellow at the American Public Health Association from 2017 to 2018. This role was based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and lasted for 11 months. During this time, he gained experience in public health initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Educational Background in Public Health
Wayne Lawrence holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the University at Albany, SUNY, which he completed from 2015 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Georgia Southern University between 2013 and 2015. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and an Associate in Arts (AA) from the University of Hartford, completed from 2008 to 2013 and 2008 to 2010, respectively.
Research Experience and Focus
Lawrence has extensive research experience in public health, particularly in cancer epidemiology. He has worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the New York State Department of Health and Georgia Southern University. His research interests include cancer prevention and addressing health disparities in marginalized populations. He has also participated in international research training and served as a research assistant in various capacities.
Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
Wayne Lawrence has participated in several internships and fellowships that have shaped his career in public health. Notably, he interned at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2016 and was a Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2015. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Scholar at Sun Yat-sen University in 2017, gaining valuable international research experience.