PhD student directory
Epidemiology
The following students have chosen to share their research and study interests. This directory does not represent every doctoral student in the program.
Sunday Adetunji, MD
Sunday is committed to the principle that “No mother should die during childbirth” and aims to make significant contributions to this crucial area of healthcare. With the maternal health crisis in his country reflecting a… see full profile
Alumni
This directory does not represent every alumni from the program.
Kwadwo Boakye, PhD
Kwadwo Boakye is an assistant professor in the department of Public Health & Health Services Administration at California State University, Chico. Dr. Boakye is an environmental epidemiologist whose research focuses on understanding how… see full profile
Blake Buchalter, PhD
Blake has research interests in cancer epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, and disparities. Blake's current and previous projects include analyzing rural-urban cancer disparities; the causal relationship between talcum powder and ovarian cancer… see full profile
Caitlin Burbank, PhD, PT, DPT
Caitlin has research interests in physical activity epidemiology and epidemiology of aging, informed by her clinical work as a physical therapist. Her current work includes identification of risk factors and determinants of healthy and pathologic… see full profile
Corey Pierce, PhD '21
Talented Epidemiologist dedicated to investigating unexplained pain factors, and developing novel programs that make a lasting impact on the control of pain. Strong in communication, organization and project management. Prepared to bring unique pain… see full profile
Sabrina Pillai, PhD
Dr. Sabrina Pillai is a biostatistician for the US Army Public Health Center. An epidemiologist adept at advanced biostatistical methods, her research interests include planned birth setting, maternal and neonatal outcomes of birth, perinatal… see full profile
Kendra D. Sims, PhD
In my work as an early-career epidemiologist, I apply causal inference theory and statistical methods to multi-level stressors and disparities in population health.In my work as an early-career epidemiologist, I apply causal inference theory and… see full profile