Anthony J. Nixon, Jr. is a PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses Black fathers’ roles in perinatal health. Anthony’s work intersects public health, epidemiology and wellbeing, specifically understanding the impact of fatherhood on maternal, infant, and family health outcomes. He also examines how race, gender, and socioeconomic status shape fatherhood experiences and health disparities. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Biology from Morehouse College with honors and a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from The Ohio State University.

Anthony J. Nixon Jr.

Program: PhD in Public Health Sciences Student
Email: nixonanthonyj@wustl.edu

Areas of Focus:

Paternal Health and Wellbeing
atherhood and Family Dynamics
Policy and Program Development
Men's Health
Maternal and Child Health