School of Public Health and Health Sciences

Lisa Chasan-Taber appointed Acting Associate Dean

 

Lisa Chasan-Taber was appointed Acting Associate Dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS)beginning September 1.  Dr. Chasan-Taber is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology in the Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology. Dr. Chasan-Taber is a reproductive epidemiologist with expertise in the area of physical activity during pregnancy and maternal/fetal outcomes. Dr. Chasan-Taber is currently the Principal Investigator of two 5-year NIH R01 awards in the area of gestational diabetes mellitus. She is a former recipient of the College Outstanding Teacher Award and a standing member of the National Institutes of Health, Infectious Disease, Reproductive Health, Asthma, and Pulmonary Epidemiology (IRAP) Study Section. During the 2006-2007 academic year, Dr. Chasan-Taber served as the leader of the SPHHS self-study for the Council on Education in Public Health.