Public Health Unscripted, Episode 5: Michael Elliott, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Elliott is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and an Associate Professor of Biostatistics within Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice.He teaches courses such as Applied Data Management, Principles of Biostatistics, Introduction to Statistical Computing, Statistical Programming & Study Planning: SAS, Public Health Capstone, Biostatistics Capstone / Introduction to Data Management, Public Health and Disasters, Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Capstone, Introduction to General Linear Models, and also Co-taught Design and Analysis in Public Health.Dr. Elliott's research interests include diabetes inpatient and self management; air pollution and diabetes; maternal and child health; the built environment and health; obesity prevention through the promotion of physical activity and healthy dietary habits; factors related to vaccination uptake; and syndromic surveillance.Dr. Elliott has extensive experience with managing and analyzing data for large community studies funded by the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and is a member with the APHA and ADA.Currently, Dr. Elliott is using GIS to study the association between the built environment and diabetes risk and treatment effectiveness. He enjoys studying the relationship between health behaviors (nutrition and physical activity) and the intrapersonal, interpersonal, physical, and policy environment.