Krista Liguori, PhD, MSPH

Krista Liguori is a multidisciplinary scientist with specific interests in antimicrobial resistance and global environmental health and justice. Dr. Liguori has experience developing national Human Health Standards and Criteria at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, leading state-wide HIV and STI surveillance for the state of Texas, and conducting international research projects in several countries, particularly across Central and South America. Dr. Liguori serves as a Lehigh representative to the United Nations and leads the partnership with the World Health Organization. She is engaged in developing new international experiences for COH students including study abroad, research, internships, and courses. Dr. Liguori is passionate about empowering students and young professionals to pursue their dreams and have unique, engaging educational experiences in the Lehigh Valley and abroad.

Education

Penn State University, BS in Biology

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MSPH in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Virginia Tech, PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering 

Areas of Research and Publications

Antimicrobial resistance

Method development and standardization for monitoring contamination in wastewater, surface water, and drinking water

Environmental health and justice

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