Dr. Hayden's work focuses on the intersection of weather, climate and health with an emphasis on vector-borne diseases. She is a Research Professor with the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, adjoint faculty at the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Health, a Guest Researcher with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and an affiliate scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Hayden’s research interests include a range of interdisciplinary topics focused on the integration of the physical and social sciences in the study of climate-sensitive health issues. This includes an emphasis on the human behavioral component at the intersection of weather, climate, and health with a focus on vector-borne diseases and extreme heat.

You can find Mary Hayden's CV here.