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Dr. Leet’s research interests include perinatal
epidemiology and evidence-based public health. He is the
principal investigator of the St. Louis study center for the
National Children’s Study, which will examine the genetic
and environmental determinants of child health and
development for 100,000 U.S. children from conception to 21
years of age. In addition to his publications, he is a
co-author of the book Evidence Based Public Health. He
teaches Principles of Epidemiology, Advanced Epidemiology
Methods, and is the 2001 recipient of the St. Martin de
Porres Teacher of the Year Award. He is a co-coordinator of
the Evidence Based Public Health workshop, which is a course
designed to provide practical guidance on how to choose,
carry out, and evaluate evidence-based program and policies
in public health settings. This course has been presented to
public health professionals and clinicians from Europe,
North and South America. He is also a member of the Society
for Epidemiologic Research, the Society for Pediatric and
Perinatal Epidemiologic Research, and the American Public
Health Association.
Education
PhD - University of Washington
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Research
Publications
Evidence Based Public Health
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