Joshua Muscat

Joshua Muscat, PhD, MPH is a **Professor** in the **Department of Public Health Sciences Division of Epidemiology** at **Pennsylvania State University**. He is affiliated with the **Penn State Cancer Institute**, **Cancer Control Program**, and **Penn State Center for Research on Tobacco and Health**. His research focuses on **cancer prevention**, **tobacco addiction**, **nutrition**, and **consumer product impacts on health**.

Education & Background:

• PhD in Population Sciences
• MPH in Public Health

Research Interests:

• Cancer risk factors including tobacco use and dietary patterns
• Longitudinal cohort studies on cognitive function and nutrition
• Public health interventions targeting tobacco product toxicity

Grants & Projects (2023-2026):

• National Institute on Aging: Longitudinal cohort study on mushroom intake and cognitive function in elderly
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Projects on tobacco product composition, oxidative stress in little cigars, and regulatory policy

Awards:

• 2018 Outstanding Collaborative Research Team Award

Labs/Teams:

Leads research teams in tobacco control, nutritional epidemiology, and cancer disparities at Penn State Cancer Institute.