Jennifer W Applebaum,
Assistant Professor
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About Jennifer W Applebaum
Jennifer W. Applebaum, MS, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental & Global Health at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions. Trained as a Medical Sociologist with a background in animal sheltering, Dr. Applebaum’s research focuses, broadly, on the implications of social inequalities on human and companion animal health and well-being. Drawing from sociological theory and concepts to take a social approach to the One Health framework, her research is interested in the intersection of stress, structural-level social processes, the social determinants of health, and the human-animal bond.
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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SYA4930 – Special Study
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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SYG2000 – Principles of Sociology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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PHC6605 – Social Determinants of Health
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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AEC6940 – Supervised Teaching
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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HSC4930 – Special Topics
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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RSD7979 – Advanced Research
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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PHC6905 – Independent Study
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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PHC6947 – Environmental and Global Health Capstone Experience
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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RSD7980 – Research for Doctoral Dissertation
College of Public Health and Health Professions
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Impact of human-animal interactions on anxiety, depression, and viral suppression among people with HIV
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- UNIV OF MIAMI via NATL INST OF HLTH NIMH
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A social-ecological case study of pet-inclusive housing in Alachua County, Florida
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL FL
Education
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PhD, Sociology
University of Florida
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MS, Veterinary Medical Sciences
University of Florida
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BA, Interdisciplinary Studies
Emerson College
Contact Details
- Business:
- jennyapplebaum@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100888
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610