Juleen Lam

Juleen Lam, PhD, MHS, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), with a joint research affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her work focuses on environmental epidemiology, risk assessment methodologies, and translating scientific findings into actionable policies. She holds academic and government advisory roles, including membership in the US EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Chemical Safety Subcommittee and three National Academy of Sciences (NAS) committees.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University
• MHS in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University
• MS in Environmental Engineering Management, George Washington University
• BS in Mathematics and Environmental Toxicology, UC Davis

Research Interests: Environmental contaminant exposure evaluation, reproductive/developmental health, systematic review methods, and risk communication. She specializes in developing frameworks to synthesize environmental health data and inform decision-making.

Recent Contributions: Her work includes advancing systematic review methodologies for chemical risk assessment and addressing PFAS exposure impacts. She advocates for evidence-based policy integration and collaborates across academia, government, and nonprofits.

Professional Activities:

• US EPA BOSC Chemical Safety Subcommittee (through 2022)
• NAS Committee Member
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: Johns Hopkins University and US EPA

Lab/Team: Leads a research group focused on environmental health data analysis and policy translation, offering funded opportunities for students.