Dr. Lynn Rosenberg

Biography

Lynn Rosenberg is a professor at Boston University, where she holds positions in the School of Public Health and the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned her Doctorate in Science (ScD) from Harvard University and has a Master's degree from both Harvard and Boston University, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Barnard College. As a renowned epidemiologist, her research primarily focuses on health disparities affecting African American women, particularly in the fields of cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. Rosenberg is the principal investigator on various NIH-funded studies that examine social determinants of health and their impact on disease incidence and outcomes. Her research includes projects on the genetic factors influencing fibroid incidence and the role of dietary components in colorectal carcinogenesis. She is associated with the Slone Epidemiology Center and leads studies that aim to reduce disparities in health outcomes among vulnerable populations. Her contributions to public health research have been widely recognized and she is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of public health professionals.

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