David J Lee

David J Lee is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he has worked since 1990. His research focuses on chronic disease epidemiology, occupational health, and health disparities, with continuous funding from the NIH and CDC since 1993. He leads the Florida Cancer Data System, a major state cancer registry, and co-PI for SOL OJOS, an ancillary study of the Hispanic Community Health Study (HCHS-SOL).

• Chronic disease epidemiology
• Occupational health
• Cancer risk and surveillance
• Tobacco prevention
• Sensory impairment research
• Mind-body practices in public health

Dr. Lee has authored or co-authored over 275 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on smoking cessation interventions, cancer epidemiology, and workforce health. His research emphasizes health disparity reduction and the application of mind-body techniques for managing chronic disease and occupational stress. Current projects include studies on radiation oncology training programs and molecular heterogeneity in prostate cancer.

He has mentored over 30 PhD dissertation committees, directed graduate courses like Health Policy, and pioneered a first-of-its-kind course on Mindfulness in Public Health and Medicine. His mentorship approach prioritizes inclusive and supportive research environments.