At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, more than 200 professors and research scientists teach tomorrow’s public health leaders and perform cutting-edge research that helps advance the field of public health. Many faculty members are leading experts in their fields who consult with governments, communities, and nongovernmental organizations.

Meet Our Faculty


Faculty who have expertise in Epigenetics

Kelly Bakulski Kelly M. Bakulski, PhD
  • Associate Professor, Epidemiology
  • Data Management and Statistical Core Leader, Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Areas of Expertise
Aging, Brain Disorders, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Epigenetics, Genetics, Genomics, Health Equity, Mental Health, Precision Health, Reproductive Health, Toxicology

Dana Dolinoy Dana C Dolinoy, PhD, MSc
  • NSF International Chair of Environmental Health Sciences
  • Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
  • Professor, Nutritional Sciences

Areas of Expertise
Cancer, Child Health, Environmental Health, Epigenetics, Genetics, Maternal Health, Nutrition, Precision Health, Reproductive Health, Toxicology

Laura Scott Laura Scott, PhD
  • Research Professor, Biostatistics

Areas of Expertise
Biostatistics, Chronic Disease, Diabetes, Epigenetics, Genetics, Genomics

Jennifer Smith Jennifer A Smith, PhD, MPH
  • Professor of Epidemiology
  • Research Professor, Survey Research
  • Director, Certificate in Public Health Genetics

Areas of Expertise
Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Chronic Disease, Epigenetics, Genetics, Genomics, Precision Health, Social Epidemiology, Women’s Health

Peter Song Peter X. K. Song, PhD
  • Pharmacia Research Professor, Biostatistics

Areas of Expertise
Aging, Biostatistics, Chronic Disease, Child Health, Clinical Trials, COVID-19, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Epigenetics, Genetics, Infectious Disease, Modeling, Sleep

Wei Zhao Wei Zhao, PhD
  • Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
  • Research Assistant Professor, Institute for Social Research

Areas of Expertise
Aging, Chronic Disease, Child Health, Epigenetics, Genetics, Health Equity, Mental Health, Precision Health, Reproductive Health, Social Epidemiology, Substance Use