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Richard Niska is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. He holds dual degrees in Medicine (M.D.) and Public Health (M.P.H.). His primary affiliations include the School of Medicine, where he has held his current appointment since January 2021. He can be contacted via richard.niska@tufts.edu or Richard.Niska@tufts.edu.
Dr. Niska’s education includes postgraduate training in internship and residency at the University of Iowa from 1979 to 1982. His professional background combines clinical practice with academic teaching and public health research.
His research and teaching focus on epidemiology, particularly in infectious diseases and global health. Courses he has taught include Principles of Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epi, and Exotic Diseases and Far Places, reflecting interests in tropical medicine and international health challenges. His work emphasizes practical applications of epidemiological methods to understand and address public health crises.
No specific scientific awards, grants, or advising records are documented in the provided materials. His involvement in labs or collaborative teams remains unspecified.
