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Joel D. Kaufman is a Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in Environmental Health and Occupational Medicine. He has a medical degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington. Since joining the faculty in 1997, he has held key positions, including Director of the UW Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics, and Environment. Kaufman is a board-certified physician-epidemiologist whose research integrates epidemiology, exposure sciences, toxicology, and clinical medicine. His work focuses on the health effects of air pollution and environmental factors on chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. He is the principal investigator for the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Air Pollution (MESA Air) and leads various studies assessing the impact of environmental exposures on public health. Kaufman is also an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and serves as editor-in-chief of Environmental Health Perspectives. His extensive research has made significant contributions to our understanding of how environmental factors contribute to health outcomes.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Full-time faculty member with appointments across multiple departments, focusing on environmental health and epidemiology.
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