Congratulations to Daniel M. Parker, PhD, assistant professor of population health and disease prevention, for becoming an accredited Chartered Geographer through the London-based Royal Geographical Society. This internationally recognized title is given to professionals who demonstrate expertise in applying geographical skills, knowledge and understanding; innovating; acting professionally; and communicating and influencing in a range of professional settings.
Parker applies his geographical skills and knowledge in his day-to-day work researching infectious disease epidemiology, spatial ecology of diseases, and global health. A demographer by training, Parker focuses much of his research on spatiotemporal patterns in infectious diseases including malaria and tuberculosis. He is also particularly interested in the ways in which human movement and migration patterns influence the spread of infectious disease and other health outcomes.
Applicants for the Chartered Geographer accreditation undergo a robust, two-stage expert peer review assessment panel before being formally recommended to the Royal Geographical Society Council. In addition to presenting a strong application, Parker also conveyed his passion for geography and its real-world applications to global health research.
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Parker’s accomplishment, which recognizes his years of academic and professional work, as well as his commitment to the field of public health.
