Faculty and Staff Profile

Brian Witrick

Educational Background

Ph.D. Applied Health Research and Evaluation
Clemson University 2022

MPH Public Health and Epidemiology
Armstrong Atlantic State University 2014

MS Applied Health Research and Evaluation
Clemson University 2019

BS Education
University of Georgia 2010

Courses Taught

HLTH 8310: Quantitative Methods in Health Research I
HLTH 4900: Research and Evaluation Strategies for Public Health

Profile

Dr. Brian Witrick is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Clemson University. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Health Research and Evaluation from Clemson University and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Dr. Witrick has expertise in spatial epidemiological methods, including small area estimation and spatio-temporal modeling. He has experience in research working to provide clinicians with the best evidence to support the care of patients with cardiovascular disease and in investigating racial disparities in maternal and infant health. His current research focuses on cardiovascular epidemiology and the use of spatial analysis to understand disparities, compare outcomes, and improve clinical practice in South Carolina and West Virginia.

Research Interests

Spatial Epidemiology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Health Disparities

Honors and Awards

2020 Mentoring and Teaching Excellence Award at Clemson University for demonstrating a record of excellent mentorship through helping their fellow students and/or teaching as evidenced by course materials and recommendations from students.