Claudia L. Thompson

Claudia L. Thompson, Ph.D., serves as the Chief of the Population Health Branch within the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Her role involves overseeing programs focused on population health research, environmental health disparities, and community-engaged initiatives.

Research Interests: Dr. Thompson's work centers on understanding how environmental exposures intersect with social determinants of health, particularly in vulnerable communities. She emphasizes epidemiology studies, child and maternal health, and health impact assessments related to pollutants and hazardous waste sites.