Dr. Mary Willis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mary D. Willis, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on environmental epidemiology, particularly the impact of the energy sector on reproductive health outcomes. Dr. Willis is skilled in spatial exposure assessment and applied data science, employing econometric-based causal inference methods to inform health-protective policy decisions. Her work includes studies on traffic-related air pollution and the built environment, such as green spaces and neighborhood disadvantage, influencing fertility and pregnancy outcomes. She is the Principal Investigator of the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award, examining how oil and gas development affects fertility and pregnancy. Additionally, she has co-investigated studies analyzing the impacts of vehicle emissions regulations on birth outcomes funded by the Health Effects Institute. Dr. Willis has been recognized for her contributions with several awards and fellowships, aiding in her commitment to understanding the connections between environmental factors and public health.

Research Interests

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

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.