Marina Moses, DrPH, MSMarina S. Moses is an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Dr PH Program Director and the SPHHS Practicum Coordinator. 
In an era where bioterrorism has taken on new significance, Professor Moses's expertise on chemical hazards, risk assessment and public health preparedness enriches both the classroom and the community. Since joining the School in 2003, she has emphasized the importance of educating students on the merits of a "dual-use" public health system, which is prepared to address common emergencies, such as a flu epidemic, as well as rare terrorist events. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Moses serves as an expert consultant on the Weapons of Mass Destruction Infrastructure Advisory Team, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, and works with the School's Center of Risk Science Public Health to guide the District of Columbia's Water and Sewer Authority on issues of public health importance. Prior to joining the School, Dr. Moses held senior positions in the Environmental Management Division of the U.S. Department of Energy, where she earned an award for superior job performance, and in the Superfund Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At the Department of Energy, she devised a qualitative framework to assess hazardous and nuclear risks from Department of Energy sites. Dr. Moses has also been a senior scientist in the New York City Office of Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Program, where she developed site-specific human health risk assessments. EducationBachelor of Arts (Chemistry), Case Western Reserve University, 1984 TeachingPubH 227-Public Health Microbiology and Biodefense, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health ResearchDr. Moses's research focuses on risk assessment, environmental health, the hazards of toxic wastes and the challenges of site clean-up. Community ServiceProfessor Moses is engaged in an array of community activities designed to enhance public health preparedness. Recent work includes helping the Arlington County, Virginia Health Department develop staff training materials, and assisting that county's School train teachers and school staff to respond effectively to public health emergencies and threats, in conjunction with area first responders. DepartmentsInstitutes & CentersCommunity Activities |
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