Dr. Allen Mitchell

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Biography

Allen Mitchell is an Emeritus Professor in Epidemiology and Pediatrics at Boston University. He served as the Director of the Slone Epidemiology Center from 1998 to 2015. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1966 and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston in 1970. His career has focused on pharmacoepidemiology, particularly in investigating the impact of medication use during pregnancy on birth defects. Mitchell's extensive work includes leading the Slone Birth Defects Study, which has collected data on prenatal exposures and birth outcomes for over 50,000 infants. His research efforts have contributed significantly to understanding drug safety in pregnant populations and he has been instrumental in establishing various pediatric drug surveillance initiatives. He has authored numerous publications in the fields of pediatric epidemiology and birth defects and continues to engage with advisory committees and editorial boards in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Emeritus

1998-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Slone Epidemiology Center, Boston University • Boston, MA

Led the Slone Epidemiology Center's research initiatives regarding medication safety in pregnancy.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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