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Dr. Katherine Moon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Health at Boston University School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, where she was also a T32 graduate fellow in cardiovascular epidemiology. Dr. Moon has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on the epidemiology of environmental determinants of chronic diseases, particularly for middle-aged and older adults. Her work examines the interplay between chemical exposures, social determinants, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities. She employs molecular epidemiologic tools and integrates geospatial and built environment measures into her research. With substantial experience in studies like the Strong Heart Study, Dr. Moon is actively investigating the effects of lead and metal mixtures on cognitive decline as part of the Baltimore Memory Study. In addition, she assesses the influence of low-to-moderate arsenic exposure on cardiovascular and diabetes-related health outcomes. Her commitment to understanding these complex interactions aims to inform real-world policy and regulations regarding environmental health.
Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA
Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Environmental Health.
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