Janice Bowie, PhD

An expert in health disparities and community-based research methods, Janice Bowie, PhD, MPH, is a Bloomberg Centennial Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society and the Director of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program, as well as core faculty in the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions. Dr. Bowie’s research examines approaches that lead to the success and sustainability of community-based interventions and the implications of religion and spirituality for prevention and treatment. She has a particular interest in using mixed methods and transdisciplinary collaborations to address social influences of health and reduce pervasive disparities. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Bowie spent over 15 years at Virginia’s Department of Health, where she held several positions, including director of the Division of Chronic Diseases.