Summary
Research interests
The main focus of Taylor Lensch's research is to study how childhood adversity influences health and risk behaviors among youth. He is particularly interested in how positive factors, such as resilience and assets, can buffer the negative influence of childhood adversity.
Faculty mentors
Awards
- Outstanding Community Service Award Finalist, School of Public Health, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª
- Graduate Dean’s Merit Scholar, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª
- Public Health Doctoral Student of the Year, School of Public Health, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª
Selected presentations and publications
- Lensch, T., Clements‑Nolle, K., Oman, R. F. & Lu, M. (2019). A longitudinal study of the protective influence of youth assets on juvenile arrest. Journal of Public Health. Advance online publication.
- Lensch, T., Clements‑Nolle, K., Oman, R. F. & Lu, M. (2019). The prospective impact of individual, family, and community youth assets on adolescent suicide ideation. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 73(3), 219-224
- Clements‑Nolle, K., Lensch, T., Yang, Y., Martin, H., Peek, J. & Yang, W. (2020). Attempted suicide among adolescents in military families: The mediating role of adverse childhood experiences. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication.
Education
- Ph.D. in Public Health with specialization in Epidemiology, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª, 2020
- MPH, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª, 2016
- B.S. in Biology, 91·çÃùÄñ³ª, 2014