Jonathan Lawton

PhD Program in Molecular Epidemiology, Graduate School
Email: jlawton@som.umaryland.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Jonathan Lawton is a 5th-year PhD Candidate in Molecular Epidemiology at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health. His dissertation research combines clinical data and bioinformatics approaches to better understand cerebral malaria in young children. Jonathan earned a BS in Biology from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA followed by a MS in Epidemiology & Clinical Research from UMB. Currently, Jonathan is also President of UMB’s Graduate Student Association. Outside of the lab, Jonathan enjoys long walks, chilly sunny days, very hot coffee, trying new foods, discovering new music, watching/playing sports, and sci-fi/fantasy.