“Living Well in Later Life” is a project-based learning opportunity (PBL) that examines the community health of two structurally similar but geographically distant regions: Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Japan; and Carlisle,…
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MenuJohn Henson is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Biology at Dickinson College and holds a doctorate in cell and developmental biology from Harvard.
In addition to his position in the Biology Department, he also participates in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Health Studies Programs and has teaching and research interests in cell biology, immunology, and public health. His interest in public health grew out of his science fellowship at the US State Department where he participated in disease surveillance capacity building in North Africa and the Middle East. More recently he has helped direct Health Studies Program students in community-based research in a variety of areas including childhood immunization compliance, observance of anti-diesel idling regulations, and health-related quality of life.