Moyses Szklo

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Moyses szklo

Moyses Szklo is a prominent epidemiologist known for his significant contributions to the field of public health. He is a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and has authored numerous influential publications in the field of epidemiology.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Moyses Szklo was born in Brazil. He completed his medical degree at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and later pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Career[edit | edit source]

Szklo began his career as a physician in Brazil before transitioning to academia and research. He joined the faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he has held various positions, including Director of the Epidemiology Program.

Research Contributions[edit | edit source]

Szklo's research has focused on cardiovascular disease, cancer epidemiology, and the development of epidemiological methods. He has been a principal investigator in several large-scale epidemiological studies, including the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) and the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).

Publications[edit | edit source]

Moyses Szklo has authored and co-authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles. Some of his notable works include:

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Throughout his career, Szklo has received several awards and honors, including:

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Moyses Szklo resides in Baltimore, Maryland, where he continues to teach and conduct research. He is known for his dedication to mentoring the next generation of epidemiologists.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD