Misti Crane

‘Boots on the ground’

When the pandemic first unfolded in the United States early last year, students, faculty, staff and alumni of The Ohio State University College of Public Health quickly became critical to both Ohio’s and the university’s COVID-19 response. In the months that have passed, their expertise in disease modeling, infection control, vaccine distribution and other essential areas has served as a vital support as the university and the state navigated waters uncharted in modern public health history.