Professor Dr. Lisa Kakinami

Biography

Lisa Kakinami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University. She holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on applied epidemiology and biostatistics, specifically in the areas of obesity and cardiovascular disease risk. Kakinami has a particular interest in health methodologies, environments shaping health, and the socioeconomic determinants of health. Currently, she is involved in research that explores the health consequences of weight history and obesity prediction methodologies. Kakinami has supervised numerous students in various honors and graduate programs. She has published extensively, with significant contributions to the fields of dietary habits, health behaviors, and the impacts of social and built environments on health outcomes. Her work is recognized for advancing the understanding of the factors contributing to childhood obesity and related health issues. Kakinami's commitment to interdisciplinary research underscores her dedication to improving public health outcomes through data-driven methodologies and collaborative efforts.

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