Bruce H. Alexander

Bruce H. Alexander, PhD, serves as Professor and Division Head of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. His educational background includes a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Washington (1994), an MS in Environmental Health from Colorado State University (1987), and a BS in the same field from Colorado State University (1984).

Dr. Alexander is an occupational and environmental epidemiologist whose research spans environmental determinants of cancer and respiratory disease, injury prevention and control, One Health approaches, agricultural population health, and global health initiatives. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to address complex public health problems and building public health research and practice capacity. His expertise encompasses occupational and environmental epidemiology, environmental exposures, infectious disease, injuries, occupational health, One Health frameworks, global health, and agricultural health.

Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a continued focus on occupational exposures, environmental health risks, and injury epidemiology across diverse populations and settings. His research demonstrates methodological diversity including cohort studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses addressing chemical exposures, UV radiation risks, temperature-related injuries, and mineral particle exposures in mining contexts.

Scientific Recognition

• Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health
• Mayo Professor of Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota (2016)
• Faculty Excellence Award, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Minnesota (2002)

Dr. Alexander maintains active professional affiliations with major epidemiological organizations including the Society for Epidemiologic Research, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, American College of Epidemiology, International Commission on Occupational Health, and Delta Omega. His work through the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) and Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety demonstrates commitment to translating research into practice for worker safety and health.