Faculty Experts | US Mortality Rates

Faculty Expert Media Guide 

Faculty Experts on Mortality in the United States 

According to the Mortality in the United States 2018 report published by the CDC on January 30, 2020: Alzheimer's, diabetes, influenza, and suicide are among the leading causes of mortality in the United States. To speak with experts on topics related to mortality rates, please contact Michelle Thompson at mthomp7@gmu.edu/703-993-3485.  

George Mason is the fastest growing Research I university in the country and among the most diverse. We can help you quickly find a faculty expert on health-related topics. 
 

COVID-19

• Dr. Amira Roess

Diabetes

• Dr. Larry Cheskin

Influenza

• Dr. Amira Roess

Suicide  

• Dr. Alison Cuellar (youth and adolescent)  
• Dr. Denise Hines 

Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases 

• Dr.Emily Ihara  
• Dr. Megumi Inoue  
• Dr. Cathy Tompkins 

Substance Use/Overdose 

• Dr. Alison Cuellar
• Dr. Holly Matto (including interventions/wearable devices)

Health Disparities/Social Determinants 

• Dr. Alison Cuellar 
• Dr. Jhumka Gupta (including immigrant health, women’s health)  

Related Areas of Expertise

Overall trends in mortality rates, suicide among people ages 10-24, Alzheimer’s and related diseases, infant/maternal mortality, maternal health, diabetes, substance use/overdose, overdose rates by county, interventions/wearable devices, health disparities/social determinants, immigrant health, women’s health, domestic violence