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Coralei Neighbors is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in Population Health Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the intersection of infectious diseases, health economics, and global health policy. With a strong foundation in epidemiology and disease surveillance, gained through a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Global Health from Duke University, Coralei has experience in tackling global health challenges through a dual lens of scientific inquiry and policy analysis.

Her research encompasses infectious disease surveillance, economic modeling, and policy evaluation. With experience in both national and international settings, she is currently contributing to infectious disease surveillance initiatives and developing models to assess the economic impact and sustainability of vaccines and other health interventions in diverse populations. Coralei's work aims to inform the development of evidence-based policies to improve global health outcomes.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Recent Publications


Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Promptness after Eligibility in a North Carolina Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Journal Article Vaccines (Basel) · October 26, 2023 Many studies identified factors associated with vaccination intention and hesitancy, but factors associated with vaccination promptness and the effect of vaccination intention on vaccination promptness are unknown. This study identified factors associated ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

RADx-UP Testing Core: Access to COVID-19 Diagnostics in Community-Engaged Research with Underserved Populations.

Journal Article J Clin Microbiol · August 23, 2023 Research on the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 infection and death among underserved populations and exposed low rates of SARS-CoV-2 testing in these communities. A landmark National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding init ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Influenza Vaccination Implementation in Sri Lanka: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

Journal Article Vaccines (Basel) · May 3, 2023 Influenza causes an estimated 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness annually, along with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Currently, Sri Lanka has no influenza vaccination policies and does not ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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