Russell McIntire

Russell McIntire, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health at Lehigh University. His work focuses on behavioral epidemiology, examining how neighborhood characteristics, social factors, and green spaces influence chronic diseases and health disparities. He actively collaborates with community organizations to promote equitable access to quality green spaces.

Education:

• PhD in Health Behavior, Indiana University School of Public Health – Bloomington
• MPH, Indiana University School of Public Health – Bloomington
• BA in Biology and Environmental Studies, Case Western Reserve University

Dr. McIntire’s research integrates environmental and behavioral factors, emphasizing interventions to improve population health and reduce disparities between demographic and geographic groups. He teaches courses such as Methods in Epidemiology, Urban Greenspace and Health, and oversees capstone and dissertation proposals. His mission centers on enhancing public health equity through evidence-based strategies and training compassionate professionals.

Advising & Grants:

Dr. McIntire advises students in capstone projects and dissertation preparation (courses: POPH 301, POPH 302, HLTH 482). While specific grant details are not provided, his research aligns with funding priorities in environmental health and disparities reduction. No lab affiliations or teams are explicitly mentioned in the text.