Laura A. Geer

Laura A. Geer is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's School of Public Health. She received her PhD in Environmental Health Engineering (2005), MHS in Environmental Health (2000), and BA in Ecology (1996) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Hampshire College, respectively.

• Directs the Advanced Certificate Program in Climate Change and Planetary Health
• Research focuses on environmental/occupational exposure assessment, health inequities, and climate resilience in urban immigrant communities
• Teaches courses including Climate Change and Health, Planetary Health, and Advanced Topics in Risk Assessment

Her recent research examines climate change-related exposures, chemical contaminants (triclosan, triclocarban, BPA), and social/environmental determinants of maternal/child health. Key trends include:

• Environmental health impacts on vulnerable populations
• Chemical safety and regulatory policy
• Workplace health interventions
• Digital health communication strategies
• Legacy pollutants (mercury) and emerging contaminants
• Intersection of climate adaptation with reproductive health