Professor Dr. David Bonauto

Biography

David Bonauto, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Professor with expertise in Safe Workplaces, Occupational Health, and Population Health Initiative. He serves as the Research Director and Associate Medical Director for the Safety Health Assessment Research Prevention Program at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. His research interests include state-based occupational injury and illness surveillance, as well as work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Bonauto has a clinical and academic background that informs his research and teaching in the field. He is committed to mentoring new PhD and Master's students, facilitating their professional growth within the environmental and occupational health sciences. Bonauto's work is crucial in addressing the high workplace injury rates in Washington State and contributes to discussions on improving occupational health surveillance systems. He holds a Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington.

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