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Joan Casey is an environmental epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. She earned her PhD from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2014. Dr. Casey's research focuses on the intersection of environmental health, environmental justice, and public health, particularly in the context of climate change. Her work investigates the health impacts of climate-related exposures, including wildfires, power outages, and air pollution, emphasizing vulnerable populations. She has contributed significantly to understanding how social and environmental determinants affect health outcomes, particularly among marginalized communities. Dr. Casey has held prestigious roles such as the Robert Wood Johnson Health Society Scholar and co-chair of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology North American chapter. She also reviews for the Environmental Health Perspectives journal and has several ongoing projects addressing the impacts of environmental stressors on health across the lifespan, including initiatives related to Alzheimer's disease and racial disparities in health outcomes.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, specializing in environmental epidemiology and climate-related health effects.
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