Dr. David Abrams

Professor

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Biography

David B. Abrams is a Professor in the School of Global Public Health at New York University. His career focuses on systems social learning frameworks to inform population health enhancement, with extensive experience in testing theory, research design, and measuring mechanisms of behavior change outcomes, as well as evaluating clinical trials. His research interests encompass the basic bio-behavioral mechanisms of clinical treatments and policies regarding risk factors and behaviors such as tobacco and nicotine use, alcohol abuse, obesity, and co-morbidity of medical and mental health issues. He has directed significant projects, including roles at the National Institutes of Health and Brown University Medical School, and has authored over 250 peer-reviewed scholarly articles, contributing to numerous NIH grants. His work emphasizes the need for scientific leadership in tobacco control and public health practice, particularly regarding harm minimization and improving tobacco nicotine management strategies. He has also been involved in expert panels and advisory boards focused on public health issues.

Research Interests

Awards

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Research Laureate Award

2014-01-01
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Joseph W. Cullen Memorial Award

2008-01-01
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Distinguished Alumni Award

2007-01-01
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Musiker-Miranda Distinguished Service Award

2006-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

2006-01-01
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Outstanding Research Mentor Award

2006-01-01
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Book Year Award

2005-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist Award

1998-01-01

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.