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Biography, Disciplines and Teaching Interests
Jian Zhang worked with the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization prior to moving to US for an advanced degree. He obtained a Doctorate in Public Health from the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, USA. Before he joined the faculty of Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health in 2008, he had worked with the University of South Carolina, Institute of Family in Society, and the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
Disciplines: Epidemiology
Teaching Interests: Research Methods, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Public Health Surveillance
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Education/Academic qualification
DrPH. in Epidemiology, University of South Carolina
… → 2002
M.Sc. in Health Service Research, Fudan University
… → 1992
M.D. in Preventive Medicine, Shanxi Medical University
… → 1989
Disciplines
- Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Epidemiology
- Chronic Diseases
- International Health
- Public Health Surveillance
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Assessment of patient centered outcomes for diabetes self-management
Zhang, J. (PI) & Yang, F. (CoI)
Institute of Public & Preventive Health, Georgia Regents University
01/1/15 → …
Project: Research
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Health care seeking behavior and its influencing factors among Chinese elderly
Zhang, J. (PI) & Yan, F. (CoI)
01/1/13 → …
Project: Research
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Reducing the disparity between permanent residents and temporary migrants, Stop TB Shanghai
Zhang, J. (PI) & Yan, F. (CoI)
World Health Organization, and Shanghai City Commission of Health and Population Planning
01/1/13 → …
Project: Research
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Accelerate sustain and the progresses of vaccine-preventable disease control and Prevention in poor regions
Zhuo, J. (CoI) & Zhang, J. (CoPI)
Government of Guangxi Autonomous Region
01/1/12 → 01/1/17
Project: Research
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Accelerating and sustaining measles elimination in impoverished areas of China
Zhang, J. (PI)
UNICEF / CDC /Guangxi Provincial Government
01/1/10 → 01/1/15
Project: Research
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Breastfeeding May Confer Long-Term Immunity Against Emerging Infectious Pathogens-Ecological Evidence over 2 Full Years of the COVID-19 Epidemic in Georgia, United States
Chopak-Foss, J., Roy, V., Turner, C., Martin, H., Barton, C., Defoe, T., Twum, F., Mallhi, A. K., Ogwara, C., Kiely, K., Hansen, A. R. & Zhang, J., Jun 1 2026, In: Breastfeeding Medicine. 21, 6, p. 303-311 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Serum PFAS concentrations and circulating vitamin D in U.S. children: evidence of a paradox
Soo, J. C., Barrett, K., Kengne, F. B., Adhikari, A., Wei, Y. & Zhang, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Pediatric Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Shifting alanine aminotransferase distribution among US adults, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1988-2020
Beckodro, C. K., Masud, N., Mallhi, A. K., Edwards, Q., Nwaobi, S. O., Wei, Y. & Zhang, J., Feb 1 2026, In: European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 38, 2, p. 170-177 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The associations between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and low body height and weight of US children—a revisitation of 2013–2014 NHANES biospecimen data
Soo, J. C., Mbadu, S. N., Adhikari, A., Wei, Y. & Zhang, J., May 2026, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 33, 19, p. 9465-9478 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction: Folate intake, tissue levels, and colorectal cancer deaths in a national cohort established before folic acid fortification
Bhattacharya, A., Tabi, M., Yin, J., Cowan, L. & Zhang, J., Oct 14 2025, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 64, 7, p. 295 295.Research output: Contribution to journal › Commentary
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