Dr. Pantel Vokonas

Professor

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Biography

Pantel S. Vokonas, MD, is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and has over fifty years of experience in practice. He is currently the Director of the VA Normative Aging Study and an Investigator for the Framingham Heart Study associated with the VA Boston Healthcare System. His research interests are centered around aging, air pollution, and public health, utilizing large datasets to uncover the effects of environmental factors on health outcomes. Vokonas has authored numerous publications in the fields of epidemiology and preventive medicine, contributing significantly to understanding the impact of air pollutants and lifestyle on health.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

1980-01-01 — Present

VA Normative Aging Study • Jamaica Plain, MA

Oversee research efforts and manage studies related to aging in diverse populations.

Investigator

2000-01-01 — Present

Framingham Heart Study • Framingham, MA

Conduct significant research on cardiovascular health and epidemiology.

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.