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David J. Lee, Ph.D., is an expert in chronic disease with extensive experience analyzing National Center for Health Statistics databases. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey and the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Survey. He has academic appointments at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in the departments of Epidemiology and Public Health, and Ophthalmology.

Academic Title:

Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Principal Investigator University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Research Interests:

• Epidemiology of Sensory Impairments
• Aging
• Tobacco Control
• Occupational Health

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI           

Master of Arts degree in Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI                      

Doctorate in Preventive Medicine and Community Health
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX           

Current Ocular Research Grants:

2006-2008 Principal Investigator. “Epidemiology of Visual Impairment: the 1986-2002 NHIS”. National Eye Institute. 1R03 EY016481          

Completed Ocular Research:

2002-2004 Co-Investigator “Eye Disease in Cuban-American and Puerto Rican Adults” National Eye Institute.  

2001-2003 Principal Investigator. “Eye Disease, Disability and Mortality Risk in US Adults” National Eye Institute. 1 R03 EY13241.

2000-2002 Principal Investigator. “Sensory Impairment in Older Adults: A Pilot Study”. National Institute on Aging. 1 R03 AG18996. 

1998-2001 Principal Investigator. “Epidemiology of Visual Impairment in Hispanic Children” National Eye Institute. 1 R03 EY12145.

1995-2001 Principal Investigator. “Sensory Impairment, Functional Status and Aging” National Institute on Aging. 1 R29 AG12444.