Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Quality of Health Care
- Quality of Life
- Stroke
Heart Disease and Stroke
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Heart Disease and Stroke are leading causes of death and disability in the United States and worldwide. Our research focuses on examining stroke and heart disease outcomes using large administrative databases and observational studies. We use rigorous epidemiologic methods to examine the role of traditional risk factors, genetics, biomarkers, receipt of health services, and community-based characteristics on disease rates and outcomes.
American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month- an opportunity for everyone to learn about and improve their cardiovascular health. Throughout February, we are conducting several activities to promote the heart health of our YSPH community and beyond. This includes spreading the word about hands-only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which when used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED), can save lives. This video by the American Heart Association shows that hands-only CPR involves just a couple of easy steps: call 9-1-1, get an AED, and push hard and fast until help arrives.
Hands-Only CPR Woman
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of any tune that is 100 to 120 beats per minute, such as the classic disco song "Stayin' Alive".
Faculty of Interest
Department Chair and Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Director, Humanities, Arts, and Public Health Practice at Yale (HAPPY) Initiative; Co-director, Center for Neuroepidemiology and Clinical Neurological Research
Research Interests- Epidemiology
- Heart Diseases
- Quality of Health Care
- Research
- Stroke
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.