Dr. Joseph Braun

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Professor Braun is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University School of Public Health, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Climate, Environment & Health. He has dedicated over 15 years to identifying modifiable risk factors for pediatric diseases to improve public health outcomes. With a background as a school nurse in Milwaukee, Braun completed his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, followed by postdoctoral training in environmental health at Harvard School of Public Health. His research focuses on endocrine-disrupting chemicals, toxic metals, obesity, and neurodevelopmental disorders, employing advanced biostatistical techniques to assess the health effects of chemical exposures during critical developmental periods. He leads numerous prospective cohort studies across North America, including HOME, MIREC, and PEACE, exploring the long-term health impacts of environmental exposures from conception through adolescence. Braun is actively involved in developing interventions to mitigate chemical exposures for vulnerable populations and has received several prestigious awards for his research contributions, including the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration from Brown University.

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