Dr. Charles Eaton

Professor

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Biography

Charles B. Eaton is a board-certified family physician and clinical epidemiologist with over 35 years at Brown University. He directs the Clinical Studies Center at Kent Memorial Hospital and is involved as a principal investigator or co-investigator in multiple NIH grants focusing on physical activity, nutrition, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and other chronic conditions. Dr. Eaton actively teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and PhD candidates in Epidemiology and Family Medicine. His research interests include behavioral risk factors, common chronic diseases, and prevention strategies tailored to individual practice levels. He plays a significant role in large national cohort studies, such as the Women’s Health Initiative, which has followed postmenopausal women for 25 years, and the Osteoarthritis Initiative, which examines high-risk knee osteoarthritis. He is also dedicated to community-engaged practice-based research and has contributed extensively to understanding health disparities and chronic disease prevention. Dr. Eaton's leadership in research has led to advancements in understanding the mechanisms behind chronic diseases and the development of targeted interventions for risk reduction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Awards

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Dean's Teaching Excellence Award

2004-07-01
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MD2000 Profile Competency Award Prevention

1999-06-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics