Dr. Amelia Wesselink

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amelia K. Wesselink is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on the influence of climate change and neighborhood context on reproductive and gynecologic health. Wesselink's overarching goal is to identify environmental threats and social contexts that contribute to reproductive injustices, especially in the context of infertility among Black women. She leads the research on environmental exposures for the Black Women's Health Study and plays a co-investigator role in the Pregnancy Study Online, examining the reproductive health effects of various environmental factors such as air pollution and heat. Additionally, she is leading a BUSPH-funded pilot study on pregnancy health among transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Wesselink is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in her work, emphasizing individualized results for study participants and incorporating feedback into mentoring relationships. She has previously served on the SPH Faculty Recruitment and Retention committee, focusing on diversity and equity in hiring practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Conducts research on the effects of environmental exposures on reproductive and gynecologic health.

Requirements for Boston University

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

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.