Erin Pugh

I'm a researcher with a serious side hustle in marathon running. My dissertation dives deep into suicide risk in West Virginia, blending academic rigor with a passion for improving mental health.

When I'm not buried in dissertation work, you'll find me pounding the pavement in preparation for the Berlin Marathon. As an army spouse, military research hits close to home. I'm committed to shedding light on important issues facing our armed forces, all while navigating the unique challenges of military life with resilience and humor.

Graduate Research Assistant - WVU Health Affairs Institute, 2022-present

West Virginia University, Morgantown WV

• PhD Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2020-2024 (all but dissertation, expected defense: September 2024)
• B.S Public Health; Minor: Communication Studies, 2017-2020