Christine M. Layton
Public Health Scientist
Christine Layton, PhD, specializes in public health policy evaluation. Dr. Layton has more than 20 years of professional experience, primarily in the qualitative analysis and evaluation of public health programs and policies. Her research experience has included developing and leading key informant interviews and focus groups with a variety of participants, including health care providers and government officials. Dr. Layton is also experienced in developing and conducting case studies. Her work has focused on broad issues related to vulnerable populations, including women, children, and families. She has developed and led projects examining a range of topics, including those related to adverse perinatal outcomes, minority health, immunization, health care financing, and public health infrastructure. She is especially interested in the evaluation and implementation of public health programs at the community level. Most recently, Dr. Layton’s work has focused on issues related to immunization and vaccine policy and seasonal and pandemic influenza.
Education
PhD, Public Health, The Johns Hopkins University; MPH, Yale University; BA, Independent Study, Hampshire College.
Publications
Lynch, M.M., Mitchell, E.W., Williams, J.L., Brumbaugh, K., Jones-Bell, M., Pinkney, D.E., Layton, C.M., et al. (Nov 2012)
Mersereau, P.W., Layton, C.M., Smith, L.R., Kendrick, J.S., Mitchell, E.W., Amoozegar, J.B., et al. (Feb 2012)
Whitehead, N.S., Brown, D.S., & Layton, C. (Mar 2010)
O'Connor, A.C., Layton, C.M., Osbeck, T.J., Hoyle, T.M., & Rasulnia, B. (Mar 2010)
Holmberg, S.D., Layton, C.M., Ghneim, G.S., & Wagener, D.K. (Sep 2006)
Expertise
- Public Health Program Evaluation
- Immunization Policy and Program Evaluation
- Qualitative Research Methods