Dr. David Kaufman

Biography

David W. Kaufman serves as a Professor of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health and is the Director of the Slone Epidemiology Center. He obtained his Master of Science and Doctorate in Epidemiology from Harvard University. Dr. Kaufman began his career as a research associate at the Drug Epidemiology Unit, focusing on investigations into the relationship between drug use and various health conditions, including cancer and heart disease. He played a key role in developing the Case-Control Surveillance in the 1980s and was a co-investigator in the International Agranulocytosis and Aplastic Anemia Study, evaluating rare drug-induced blood dyscrasias across multiple countries. He has directed significant epidemiological studies, including the largest investigation into aplastic anemia in Thailand. His ongoing research includes significant international studies on drug effects, such as analgesics and their gastrointestinal impacts, and he is currently a co-principal investigator for a behavioral surveillance program on acetaminophen use. Dr. Kaufman's extensive experience and leadership in epidemiology reflect his commitment to advancing public health through rigorous research.

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