Susan Buchanan

Susan Buchanan, MD, MPH (2003 graduate), is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. She serves as director of the EPA- and ATSDR-funded Great Lakes Center for Children’s and Reproductive Environmental Health, focusing on environmental hazards affecting vulnerable populations.

• Education: MD, MPH (UIC alumni)

Her research addresses health disparities among minority, low-income, and immigrant communities, emphasizing:

• Toxic exposures in workplaces and communities
• Reproductive health impacts from environmental toxins
• Childhood lead and mercury exposure risks
• Cultural-specific health behaviors (e.g., fish consumption in Asian communities)
• Occupational safety practices among day-laborers

Buchanan collaborates with federal agencies to translate findings into public health interventions. She has contributed to policy discussions through media engagement and community outreach initiatives.