Kersten Hammond-Reich
Doctoral Student
Program
- Doctor of Public Health
Contact Information
Biography
Year Entered MCW: 2022
Previous Education: MPH, Public Health Practice, Certificate in Global Health from University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health; BS, Health Care Administration Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT; San Joaquin Delta College/Woodruff Regional Occupational Center, Health Sciences and Nursing
Kersten specializes in translational medicine and real-world evidence (RWE) in pharmaceutical research and is passionate about ethically appropriate communications in evidence-based medicine. Kersten previously worked in the medical device industry and partnered closely with hospitals to implement quality improvement initiatives for hospital-acquired infection prevention. Kersten is committed to the field of public health, especially vision health equity and preventing blindness. In her spare time, she spends time with her 2 grown daughters and family and travels as much as possible.