Elizabeth H Lee

Dr. Elizabeth H. Lee serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), School of Medicine. Her academic appointment focuses on public health research with strong connections to military medicine and global health initiatives. Dr. Lee holds a Doctor of Public Health degree awarded on May 18, 2017, and actively mentors graduate students as indicated by her profile noting she is "Accepting PhD Students."

Dr. Lee's research spans several critical areas in global public health, with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, maternal and child health in resource-limited settings, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) within military populations. Her work frequently involves international collaborations, particularly in East African countries including Kenya and Tanzania, where she has conducted extensive research on HIV drug resistance, malaria prevention, and antenatal care practices. A significant portion of her recent work focuses on adapting healthcare systems to address FASD across the military health continuum, reflecting her dual expertise in public health and military medicine.

Analysis of Dr. Lee's publication trends reveals a strategic shift toward military-specific health challenges, particularly evident in her recent work on FASD in military healthcare systems. While maintaining her strong foundation in global infectious disease research (particularly HIV and malaria in African settings), she has increasingly focused on translating public health principles to military contexts. Her 2023-2025 publications demonstrate sophisticated methodological approaches including cross-sectional surveillance, systematic reviews, and implementation research focused on improving healthcare delivery within military treatment facilities.

• Active researcher with 25 published works as of 2025
• Featured in 7 media coverage items highlighting her research
• Maintains an h-index of 11 with 232 citations according to Scopus

Dr. Lee actively engages in academic discourse through invited presentations and oral talks, particularly on FASD screening and diagnosis. Her most recent activities include "Missed Opportunities? Screening for and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Family Physicians" presented in March 2025 and a similar invited talk in September 2024. These presentations reflect her commitment to translating research findings into clinical practice, particularly within military healthcare settings.