Dayna Johnson

Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology
Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health
Dayna  Johnson

Media Expertise:

Health Equity

Sleep epidemiology, cardiometabolic disease, environmental health, epidemiology, health disparities, social determinants of health

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Bio

My research focuses on understanding the social determinants of sleep health disparities and their implications for adverse health outcomes including hypertension, cancer, and cognitive decline. Additionally, my research addresses the underlying social and environmental factors contributing to sleep disorders and insufficient sleep among different populations, with a significant emphasis on African American communities. My current research projects include observational and intervention studies to improve sleep health among different populations, particularly those most affected by sleep disturbances. 

Areas of Interest

  • Cardiometabolic Diseases
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Disparities
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Sleep Epidemiology

Education

  • PhD, University of Michigan
  • BA, Purdue University
  • MPH, University of Michigan
  • MSW, University of Michigan
  • MS, University of Michigan