Leah Abrams

Leah Abrams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She is a population health and aging researcher with expertise in social epidemiology, health policy, mortality trends, and mental health.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Her research explores intersections of aging, health outcomes, and social determinants, including employment discrimination, retirement expectations, and mortality disparities. Recent publications analyze cardiovascular disease trends, workplace technology impacts, and mental health in aging populations.

Dr. Abrams has received grants from Syracuse University, the National Institute of Aging, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Her work has been published in prestigious journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and The Gerontologist.