Epidemiology

Single- and multi-center observational epidemiology studies of the development, progression, and treatment of cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and disorders. Studies identify environmental, lifestyle, physiological, and genetic risk factors for disease and risk factor development.

Program Officers

Yuling Hong, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Branch Chief; CHS Study; Framingham Heart Study
Jared Reis, Ph.D.
Deputy Branch Chief; CARDIA Study; Cardiovascular Epidemiology
301-435-1291
Sean Coady, M.A.
Deputy Branch Chief; BioLINCC; RURAL Heart and Lung Study; MDAC Study; Training
301-435-1289
Cashell Jaquish, Ph.D.
MESA Study; Jackson Heart Study; Genetic Epidemiology; Lifespan CV Health
301-435-0707
Gabriel Anaya, M.D., M.Sc.
HCHS/SOL Study; MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study; Biomedical Informatics
301-827-2778
Ye Yan, Ph.D.
Cardiovascular Health Study; TOPMed; Cardiovascular Aging; Health Disparities
301-480-6779
Candice Price, Ph.D.
Women’s Health Initiative; Training; Women’s Health
301-435-7764
Ronit Yarden, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
TopMed; Strong Heart Study; Precision Med; Genetic Epidemiology; Health Disp
301-435-2727