Dr. Lisa Fredman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Fredman is an adjunct professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology. With a PhD from the University of North Carolina, she has more than 18 years of experience as a professor and researcher. Currently, she serves as the Director of Faculty Development at Boston University. Her research interests are centered on the associations between psychosocial factors and diseases, particularly focusing on older populations. Fredman conducts studies on the effects of chronic stress and psychological well-being on cognitive and physical health outcomes in elderly caregivers and non-caregivers. Her notable projects include randomized trials and cohort studies, particularly examining mindfulness-based stress reduction for caregivers of dementia patients and the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures. She has previously held a faculty position in the Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She teaches courses on epidemiology and aging and has received several teaching awards from Boston University.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teach courses in epidemiology and aging.

Faculty Member

— Present

University of Maryland School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Conduct research and teach in the Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Fall Course Web Site Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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