Emily Caffrey

Emily Caffrey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Physics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She holds multiple appointments across UAB's Graduate School and School of Health Professions, including roles as Program Director. Her expertise spans radiation safety, environmental health policy, and dosimetry.

Dr. Caffrey earned her PhD in Radiation Biology from Oregon State University (2016), following a Master's (2012) and Bachelor's (2010) in Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Biology. Her research focuses on TENORM regulation, radiation protection policy, and innovative training methods in health physics.

Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, including developing shielding technologies for medical settings and advancing environmental dosimetry models for wildlife. Notable contributions include advocating for a National Center for Radiation Epidemiology and critiquing the Linear No-Threshold Model's financial implications.

Dr. Caffrey actively mentors students through programs like the Health Physics Society Student Science Award, supporting future professionals in the field. Her recent projects address emerging challenges such as AI integration in radiation safety and post-disaster environmental monitoring.