Dr. Deborah Pearlman

Biography

Deborah N. Pearlman is an Associate Professor at Brown University's School of Public Health specializing in epidemiology and health policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Policy from Brandeis University, with a concentration in quantitative research methods and program evaluation. Her professional work is guided by principles of equity, effectiveness, sustainability, and community engagement. Dr. Pearlman has a significant body of research that focuses on the social ecology of communities and its profound impact on health outcomes across the lifespan. Her current research is funded by various grants targeting community-based interventions in areas such as childhood asthma and youth behavioral health, as well as violence prevention. Her extensive applied research addresses the intersections of gender-based inequities, discrimination, and violence that adversely affect the health of girls and women. Additionally, she has received notable awards for her mentoring and editorial contributions in public health and is actively involved with several professional associations including the American Public Health Association. Dr. Pearlman’s teaching includes graduate-level courses on epidemiological disorders and diseases prevalent in childhood and young adulthood.

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