Susan R Heckbert
Professor, Epidemiology
1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1360
Box 358085
Seattle, WA 98101-1448
206-221-7775
heckbert@uw.edu
Research Interests
Dr. Heckbert's main research interests are in clinical epidemiology, with emphasis on cardiovascular disease. Her research focuses on cardiac arrhythmias, aging, alterations in brain structure and function, medication effects and drug safety, and genetic associations with cardiovascular disease.
Epidemiology Biography
Education
MD Case Western Reserve University, 1981
PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington, 1990
In the News
SPH researchers take part in largest-ever genetic study of stroke
SPH News, 04/02/2018
Eating Fatty Fish Linked to Reduced Risk of Death
American Journal of Epidemiology, 02/03/2014
Study: Diabetes self-care may be as good with depression as without it
KING5, 06/09/2010
Severe complications of diabetes higher in depressed patients
University Week, 01/28/2010
FDA Panel Backs New Psoriasis Drug
WebMD, 06/18/2008
Osteoporosis drug 'risks heart'
BBC News, 04/30/2008
Study ties bone drug to heart problem
The Seattle Times, 04/29/2008
Fosamax is linked to heart ailment
Seattle PI, 04/29/2008
Fosamax tied to increased risk of heart condition
USA Today, 04/29/2008