Senior Research Scientist in and Lecturer in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests
- Stress, Psychological
- Tanning
- Nutrition Disorders
- Nutritional Sciences
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Carcinoma
- Chronic Disease
- Epidemiology
- Disease-Free Survival
Exercise, Nutrition, Obesity
Nutrition, exercise, and obesity are critical factors to evaluate in relation to multiple chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Our research ranges from understanding the impact of obesity and diabetes on health outcomes in developing countries to lifestyle interventions in cancer patients and survivors to improve quality of life and treatment adherence. We focus on rigorous epidemiologic methods in both observational studies and randomized controlled trials and incorporate genetics, novel biomarkers, and innovative exposure assessments into our studies.
Faculty of Interest
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests- Breast Neoplasms
- Chronic Disease
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Diet
- Epidemiology
- Metabolomics
- Public Health
- Skin Neoplasms
- Tanning
- Survivors
Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Research Interests- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Obesity
- Samoa
- Diabetes Mellitus
- American Samoa
- Maternal Health Services
- Maternal-Child Health Centers
- Global Health
- Hypertension
Associate Dean of Research and Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Deputy Director (Public Health), Yale Center for Clinical Investigation; Deputy Director, Yale Cancer Center
Research Interests- Breast Neoplasms
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type
- Exercise
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Obesity
- Weight Loss
Research Scientist in and Lecturer in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Inaugural Director, Cancer Screening & Prevention Program
Research Interests- Epidemiologic Factors
- Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
- Health Care
- Breast Neoplasms
- Neoplasms
- Minority Health
- Primary Prevention
- Health Status Disparities
- Healthcare Disparities
- Socioeconomic Factors
- Secondary Prevention
- Social Class
- Social Determinants of Health
Centers and other resources
- Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly (BBF): A Guide to Global Scale UpThis evidence-informed initiative is designed to help countries identify the strength of their breastfeeding-friendly environment and to improve breastfeeding policies and programs.
- Center for Neuroepidemiology and Clinical Neurological Research (CNE2)CNE2 is comprised of researchers across Yale schools who have common and complementary research and methodological interests in clinical neurological research.
- Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE)CARE promotes the prevention of chronic diseases by focusing on social, environmental, and behavioral risk factors.
- Samoan Obesity, lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations Study Group (OLAGA)OLAGA study group aims to understand the origins of obesity among Samoans and other Pacific Islanders to develop relevant interventions to reduce obesity and obesity-related conditions.
- Yale Cancer Center (YCC)The Center provides the best approaches for the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC)The PRC works with community partners to develop and implement community-based approaches to prevent and control chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH)YIGH serves as the focal point for research, education, and engagement with global partners to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide.