School of Public Health
James G. Gurney, PhD
Professor, Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health
Phone Email jggurney@memphis.edu Fax 901.678.0372 Office 301 Robison Hall Office Hours By appointment only
About James G. Gurney
James G. Gurney, PhD, holds the Hardin Endowed Professorship in Public Health at the University of Memphis where he is the Dean of the School of Public Health. Dr. Gurney is a clinical epidemiologist with experience conducting multidisciplinary research on health outcomes among children with chronic conditions. In particular, his research has focused on long-term adverse medical and psychosocial effects of cancer treatment among childhood cancer survivors. He also has research experience in health outcomes related to sickle cell disease, complex congenital heart disease, autism, and pediatric and adolescent diabetes and insulin resistance related to obesity.
Education
Ph.D., Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle
M.S., Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle
M.S.W., School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle
B.A., Liberal Studies, Antioch University, Seattle
A.A.S., Chemical Technology, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle
Research Interests
- Pediatric chronic conditions: epidemiology and health outcomes
- Cancer epidemiology and survivorship
- Health outcomes among adults with child-onset chronic diseases
Publications
A list of Dr. Gurney's publications is available here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Gurney+JG