Education
John Hawkshead
Candidate for Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Courses taken: Observational Epidemiology, Microbial Diseases of the Tropics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Meta-Analysis, Survey Methodology and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs, Preventive Tropical Medicine, Epidemiologic Data Analysis/SAS, Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management, Regression Analysis, Advanced Epidemiologic Methods, and 2 independent studies pertaining to pediatric infectious disease epidemiology. Comprehensive examination passed March 2009. Dissertation topic: Species-based comparison of clinical outcomes and risk factors for invasive/disseminated Candida infections in pediatric oncology patients. Projected dissertation defense: Fall 2011.
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC, May 2003. Areas of emphasis: Infectious disease epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, and use of epidemiology in clinical decision-making.
Master of Arts in English, University of New Orleans, December 1994. Specialization in American Renaissance literature.
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications/News Editorial, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, May 1990. Minor in English.
Certifications
Certification in Public Health, National Board of Public Health Examiners, October 2008
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association, September 2008
Scientific Papers/Abstracts/Presentations
‘Biocontainment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on flat concrete surfaces by microbial carbonate precipitation.’ Invited reviewer of paper submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management, April 2011.
‘Reduction in MDRA transmission in an adult ICU via a multifaceted approach including universal gown and gloves.’ Poster presentation at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), Dallas, Texas, 2 April 2011.
‘Source characterization of nervous system active pharmaceutical ingredients in healthcare facility wastewaters.’ Invited reviewer of paper submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management, August 2010; published November 2010.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.’ Poster presentation at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of SHEA, San Diego, California, 21 March 2009.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.’ Original research report; lead author. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2009;29(1):85-90. Co-authors: Nimesh B Patel, MD, Stephen D Heinrich, MD, and Russell W Steele, MD.
‘Hospital wastewater containing pharmaceutically active compounds and drug-resistant organisms: a potential source of environmental toxicity and increased antibiotic resistance.’ Review article; sole author. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology 2008;5(2):51-60.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other pathogens.’ Presented at weekly Tulane University Epidemiology Department Seminar Series, 5 November 2007.
‘Techniques for measuring medication adherence in hypertensive patients in outpa¬tient settings: advantages and limitations.’ Review article; lead author. Disease Management and Health Outcomes 2007;15(2):109-118. Co-author: Marie A Krousel-Wood, MD.
‘A simple meta-analysis of studies of Guillain-Barré syndrome and serologically con¬firmed Campylobacter jejuni infection.’ Abstract presented at annual Research Day at The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, 25 April 2003. Co-authors: Rebecca T Parkin, PhD, and Karl C Klontz, MD.
‘Serologically confirmed prior Campylobacter jejuni infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome: summary report of a meta-analysis and cost estimate.’ Submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of Cooperative Agreement CX 826396-01-0, Advancing Risk Assessment for Water Quality Issues, 24 February 2003. Co-author: Rebecca T Parkin, PhD.
Scientific Meetings Attended
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) 21st Annual Scientific Meeting, Dallas, Texas, 1-4 April 2011
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 37th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 11-15 July 2010
SHEA 19th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 19-22 March 2009
APIC 34th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting, San Jose, California, 25-28 June 2007
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 104th General Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 23-27 May 2004
ASM 43rd Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Chicago, Illinois, 14-17 September 2003
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC, May 2003. Areas of emphasis: Infectious disease epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, and use of epidemiology in clinical decision-making.
Master of Arts in English, University of New Orleans, December 1994. Specialization in American Renaissance literature.
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications/News Editorial, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, May 1990. Minor in English.
Certifications
Certification in Public Health, National Board of Public Health Examiners, October 2008
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association, September 2008
Scientific Papers/Abstracts/Presentations
‘Biocontainment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on flat concrete surfaces by microbial carbonate precipitation.’ Invited reviewer of paper submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management, April 2011.
‘Reduction in MDRA transmission in an adult ICU via a multifaceted approach including universal gown and gloves.’ Poster presentation at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), Dallas, Texas, 2 April 2011.
‘Source characterization of nervous system active pharmaceutical ingredients in healthcare facility wastewaters.’ Invited reviewer of paper submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management, August 2010; published November 2010.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.’ Poster presentation at the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of SHEA, San Diego, California, 21 March 2009.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant vs. methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.’ Original research report; lead author. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2009;29(1):85-90. Co-authors: Nimesh B Patel, MD, Stephen D Heinrich, MD, and Russell W Steele, MD.
‘Hospital wastewater containing pharmaceutically active compounds and drug-resistant organisms: a potential source of environmental toxicity and increased antibiotic resistance.’ Review article; sole author. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology 2008;5(2):51-60.
‘Comparative severity of pediatric osteomyelitis attributable to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other pathogens.’ Presented at weekly Tulane University Epidemiology Department Seminar Series, 5 November 2007.
‘Techniques for measuring medication adherence in hypertensive patients in outpa¬tient settings: advantages and limitations.’ Review article; lead author. Disease Management and Health Outcomes 2007;15(2):109-118. Co-author: Marie A Krousel-Wood, MD.
‘A simple meta-analysis of studies of Guillain-Barré syndrome and serologically con¬firmed Campylobacter jejuni infection.’ Abstract presented at annual Research Day at The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, 25 April 2003. Co-authors: Rebecca T Parkin, PhD, and Karl C Klontz, MD.
‘Serologically confirmed prior Campylobacter jejuni infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome: summary report of a meta-analysis and cost estimate.’ Submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of Cooperative Agreement CX 826396-01-0, Advancing Risk Assessment for Water Quality Issues, 24 February 2003. Co-author: Rebecca T Parkin, PhD.
Scientific Meetings Attended
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) 21st Annual Scientific Meeting, Dallas, Texas, 1-4 April 2011
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 37th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 11-15 July 2010
SHEA 19th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 19-22 March 2009
APIC 34th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting, San Jose, California, 25-28 June 2007
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 104th General Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 23-27 May 2004
ASM 43rd Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Chicago, Illinois, 14-17 September 2003