Jane A. Cauley

Dr. Jane A. Cauley is a Distinguished Professor and Executive Vice Chair of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health. She holds affiliations with the Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies Program (Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences) and has leadership roles in the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Her work focuses on osteoporosis, aging, and women’s health, with over 939 peer-reviewed publications.

• Education:
  • BSN, Boston College (1975)
  • MPH in Epidemiology/Public Health Nursing, University of Pittsburgh (1980)
  • DrPH in Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh (1983)
• Research Interests:
  • Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures and falls
  • Aging processes with emphasis on women’s health
  • Sex hormones and chronic disease links
  • Inflammation, vitamin D, and bone health disparities
  • Sleep’s role in musculoskeletal and cognitive decline

Her research includes landmark studies like the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (31 years) and MrOS, contributing to WHI as Co-PI. Over 35 PhD/DrPH students have been mentored, with ongoing contributions to the Epidemiology of Aging Training Program.

• Awards:
  • ASBMR’s Shirley Hohl Service Award (2018)
  • Golden Femur Award (2014)
  • Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award (2015)
• Teaching:
  • Advanced Epidemiology of Aging (EPIDEM 2900)
  • Epidemiology Seminar Series (EPIDEM 2250)