Biography

Dr. Paul Andrew Bourne is a multi-talented individual with expertise in research, social epidemiology, health demography, statistics, public affairs commentary, poetry, and public speaking. He has published over 300 scholarly papers, including a study on domestic violence against Jamaican women during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is hosted on the World Health Organization website. He has attended numerous conferences and actively participated in community activities and media presentations. In 2019, he received recognition for an outstanding poster presentation at the Ministry of Health and Wellness Annual National Health Research Conference. Dr. Bourne is a member of prestigious organisations such as SAS Eminent Fellow Membership, Scholars Academic and Scientific Society, and The Jamaica Statistical Society. He recently served as the Director of Institutional Research and Honors Society Coordinator at Northern Caribbean University, where he earned his doctorate in Education with a specialisation in Leadership. Dr Bourne is a lecturer of research and statistics at the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) and also holds a doctorate in public health from the Atlantic International University (AIU).