Menghua Tao, PhD

Biographical Statement

Dr. Tao has experience conducting or collaborating on epidemiologic studies on topics ranging from early-life to geriatric epidemiology, both within the U.S. and at international institutions. Her current areas of research interests include examining environmental and lifestyle related factors in relation to the development of cancer with an emphasis on interaction with genetic/ epigenetic factors. She also has interest in understandings socioeconomic and racial disparities in chronic health conditions and health care utilization. Her research focus also involves the application of advanced research and analytic methods to assess and control for selection bias and confounding, including the use of causal mediation analysis method.

Titles

• Assistant Scientist