
Jefferey L. Burgess, MD, MS, MPH
Associate Dean for Research
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Research Interest :
Dr. Burgess’ research focuses on improving occupational health and safety, with a special focus on firefighters, other public safety personnel and miners. Areas of current and past research include: reduction of occupational exposures, illnesses and injuries; respiratory toxicology; cancer toxicology and environmental arsenic exposure.
Role in the Project: Project PI/Director
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Dr. Burgess is the Principle Investigator and is leading the Biomarker Analysis Center.