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George J. Musa is an Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, with a focus on psychiatric epidemiology. He serves as the Deputy Director of the Global Psychiatric Epidemiology Group. His academic career spans several decades during which he has developed significant expertise in both domestic and international epidemiologic research, particularly within large-scale population studies. His interests lie at the intersection of Medical Geography and Public Health Informatics, enabling a nuanced understanding of health issues that affect populations on both local and global scales. Musa's primary research interests include the effects of traumatic exposure on child and adolescent mental health, the social and environmental determinants of health, and mental health literacy. He has been actively involved in numerous national and international presentations and publications advocating for the integration of Geographic Information Science into public health research. His educational background includes a BA and MA from Hunter College, finishing with a PhD from the Graduate Center at CUNY, focusing his studies on the complex interplay of factors influencing mental health outcomes among various demographics, particularly youth exposed to trauma.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)