Byron Crape

Byron Crape, PhD, MSPH, is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences. He has previously served as Assistant Professor of Practice at the same institution and has held academic positions at the American University of Armenia College of Health Sciences, Anton de Kom University School of Medicine in Suriname, and King Saud University College of Medicine. His extensive career spans global health roles with WHO, Johns Hopkins University, and the Maryland State Department of Health.

Education:

• PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University (2006)
• MSPH in Biostatistics, Loma Linda University Health (1988)
• BS in Physics, University of Washington (1980)

Research Interests:

Dr. Crape's research focuses on Evidence-Based Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health, and Environmental Health. He employs Population-Based Research Methodologies and Clinical Research approaches to address global health challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. His work on Disaster Surveillance systems has been critical in managing public health emergencies.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on COVID-19, neurological disorders, and environmental health impacts in Central Asia, especially Kazakhstan. The research spans from assessing the burden of Parkinson's disease to evaluating the neurotoxic effects of indoor air pollution from cooking.

Scientific Awards:

While specific awards are not detailed in the provided text, his significant contributions are evidenced by a substantial publication record and active research funding.

Projects and Funding:

• Prerequisites for end-of-life care provision in Kazakhstan (2021-2025, PI)
• Effectiveness of preloaded combination nicotine replacement therapy on smoking cessation in Kazakhstan (2022-2024, Co-PI)
• Exposure to Cooking Ultrafine Particles and Neurodegenerative Diseases (2022-2024, Co-PI)
• Clinico-epidemiological assessment of COVID-19 infection in Kazakhstan (2021-2022, Co-Investigator)
• Longitudinal Tracking of COVID-19 seroprevalence in Kazakhstan (2021-2024, Co-Investigator)

Laboratory and Team:

Dr. Crape collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams across institutions, mentoring students and junior researchers. His projects involve partnerships with WHO, national ministries of health, and academic institutions worldwide, fostering a collaborative environment for global health research.