Dr. Bruce Duncan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bruce Duncan is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. As a Regional Science Liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Duncan collaborates with senior management to advance research in Human Health Risk Assessment and Environmental Policy. His expertise encompasses Sustainable Communities, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Risk Assessment. He actively participates in various EPA workgroups, focusing on citizen science and community health initiatives. Duncan's research interests include Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, Bioavailability, and the impact of non-chemical stressors on tribal health. He has mentored new PhD and Master's students and teaches courses in Ecotoxicology and risk assessment methodologies. His commitment to environmental health is evident through his involvement in projects addressing community exposure to contaminants and ecological risk assessments across various regions.

Research Interests

Experience

Regional Science Liaison

— Present

EPA’s Office of Research Development • Seattle, WA

Supports the EPA's research initiatives in environmental health and safety, focusing on human health risk assessments and policy, coordinating research planning and meetings with scientific community.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.