Summary
Seth Prins is an associate professor and psychiatric epidemiologist with over a decade of experience studying how structural forces—especially mass incarceration and capitalist social conditions—shape anxiety, depression, and population health. Trained at Columbia (PhD, MPH) and now based in New York, he blends rigorous epidemiologic methods with policy-relevant research developed during earlier roles in criminal justice and population health. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical policy analysis, reflecting a career that moved from senior policy analyst roles to leading university research and teaching. Colleagues know him for pairing quantitative expertise with a clear commitment to social justice and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
MPH, Sociomedical Sciences, MPH, Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Epidemiology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Epidemiology at Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology at McGill University