Sharon C Welburn

Contributions to Public Health

• I have taught epidemiology since 2019. I have a strong interest in the use of technology in improving how we learn about complex topics, such as epidemiology.
• I was first introduced to injury epidemiology in 2009, where we focused on the impact of distracted driving on driving performance and adverse events. We wanted to know exactly how bad texting while driving can be, especially as the smart phone was emerging and becoming more versatile.
  • Welburn SC, Amin A, & Stavrinos D. (2018). Effect of electronic device use while driving on cardiovascular reactivity. Transp Res Part F Traffic Psychol Behav, 54, 188-195.
  • Stavrinos D, Heaton K, Welburn SC, McManus B, Griffin R, & Fine PR. (2016). Commercial truck driver health and safety: Exploring distracted driving performance and self-reported driving skill. Workplace Health & Safety, 64(8), 369-376. doi: 10.1177/2165079915620202
• My research currently focuses on examining the impact of fatigue and fatigability on fall risk among older adults. With this, we plan to expand on this by exploring potential interventions that may improve fatigue and fatigability.
  • Welburn SC, Fanning EE, Cauley JA, Brown PJ, Strotmeyer ES, Boudreau RM,  Bear TM, Moored KD, Cawthon PM, Stone KL, Glynn NW & Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study (MrOS) Research Group. (2023). Role of perceived physical and mental fatigability severity on prospective, recurrent, and injurious fall risk in older men. Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glad06.
  • Renner SW, Qiao Y, Gmelin TA, Santanasto AJ, Boudreau RM, Walston JD, Perls TT, Christensen K, Newman AB, & Glynn NW. (2022). Associations of fatigue, physical activity, and inflammation on gait speed: The Long Life Family Study. Aging Clin Exp Res, 34(2):367-374. doi: 10.1007/s40520-021-01923-x
• I assist the Director of the Epidemiology Master's Degree Program in internship/practicum placement. I am committed to helping each of our students find an internship site that aligns with their goals, where they can both build the skills needed to become future leaders in epidemiology and make meaningful contributions to their host organizations.

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