Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, MD, MSc

Director, Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good

Boston College / Schiller Institute

Boston, MA

  • Professor of Biology
  • Director, Global Observatory on Planetary Health
  • Professor Emeritus, Mount Sinai

Dr. Philip J. Landrigan is among the leading authorities in mesothelioma environmental health whose work and published research informs MesoWatch's medical coverage. This page collects publicly available information about their role, institutional affiliations, and contributions to the field.

Areas of Expertise

  • Environmental Health
  • Children's Environmental Health
  • Occupational Disease
  • Public Health Policy

Notable Contributions

  • Former CDC Director
  • WHO consultant
  • Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health
  • 500+ publications

Public Profile and Verification

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