MAPS
Welcome to the Medical Geography And Population Health Spatial Analytics Lab (MAPS).
The MAPS Lab is housed within the Department of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Led by Dr. Kevin Henry, the lab includes graduate and undergraduate students with interests in medical and health geography.
The lab’s research focuses on spatial analysis and statistical methods to examine geographic accessibility and place-based health disparities. A key emphasis is on applied geographic methods and understanding how geographic factors influence health outcomes, particularly in cancer prevention and care.
Information for Prospective Graduate Students
I expect to accept a PhD. student for entry in Fall 2026. I look for potential graduate students who have professional experiences, a strong academic record, quantitative skills, and an interest in pursuing research in medical/health geography that are generally aligned with the lab’s research.
I am also looking for a post-doc to work on NIH and DOD funded projects. 1 to 2 year position.
I encourage you to reach out to me early and be prepared to answer the following questions:
- why are you interested in graduate school?
- what are your long-term goals and how do you see graduate school supporting those goals?
- what do you hope to get out of your grad school experience?
- why, specifically, are you interested in working with me?
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
We often have opportunities for undergrads to participate in our research projects, to do summer internships in the field, or to develop an independent study project. Please contact Dr. Henry (khenry1@temple.edu) if you are interested in getting involved.