School of Health and Social Services

Dr. Elizabeth Jones has served as a CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow, a consultant, an epidemiologist, and a researcher. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology/pre-med from Tougaloo College. She also has a master’s degree and doctorate in public health from Jackson State University. Elizabeth was selected as a plenary speaker for the 2nd International Webinar on Physical Health, Nursing Care, and COVID-19 Management, 9th Global Virtual Conference on Pediatrics and Neonatology, as a guest lecturer at the University of Southern Mississippi and Jackson State University. She has published 15 articles with 9 articles as 1st author with the topics ranging from COVID-19/infectious diseases to sleep apnea. One of her 1st person publications was awarded the top 100 most-read and top 100 most-cited in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in February 2024. The paper was also selected as a 2nd prize winner of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021 Best Paper Award. She also served as a reviewer for several journals and the American Public Health Association Conference and as a technical editor for the recently published book entitled, Epidemiology for Dummies. She is also an author of a book chapter entitled, Epidemiology of Childhood Sleep Apnea. She was also selected as Marquis Who’s Who of America 2024. Elizabeth is also an editorial board member for MED DOCS-Depression and Anxiety.