Edward Trapido

Edward Trapido serves as Dean and Professor at the LSU School of Public Health, coordinating Gulf Oil Spill research at LSU Health Sciences Center. He previously held roles at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the NCI. His expertise spans cancer epidemiology, environmental health, and disaster response.

Education:

• ScD in Public Health (Epidemiology), Harvard University, 1981
• ScM in Epidemiology, Harvard University, 1977
• MSPH in Parasitology, University of North Carolina, 1974
• BA in Psychology, SUNY, 1973

Research Interests: Dr. Trapido focuses on cancer epidemiology, health disparities, environmental exposures (e.g., Deepwater Horizon oil spill, hurricanes), and global health policy. His work addresses vulnerable populations in disasters and integrates social determinants of health into public health interventions.

Recent Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize disaster-related health impacts (e.g., Hurricane Ida, Ukraine invasion), long-term effects of environmental disasters, and health equity in cancer care. He explores intersections between climate change, mental health, and healthcare system resilience.

Service & Leadership: Leads LSU's Research Misconduct Committee and AI Committee. Served on NCI's Tobacco Research Group and chairs CrescentCare FQHC. Active in LGBTQ+ elder advocacy and maternal mortality policy.

Labs/Teams: Leads LSU's Gulf Oil Spill research team and collaborates with international groups on disaster health resilience (e.g., C-LEARN network).