FrankBove | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

Dr. FrankBove, ATSDR/CDC, United States.

Dr.Frank J. Bove, Sc.D, is a distinguished senior epidemiologist specializing in environmental and occupational health. He has contributed significantly to epidemiologic studies, including those related to Camp Lejeune and PFAS contamination. His career at ATSDR and various adjunct faculty positions highlight his expertise in public health and epidemiology. Bove’s work is recognized through numerous publications, workshops, and panel memberships. His efforts in environmental health have shaped policies and advanced scientific understanding in the field .

Publication Profile

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Education and Experience

Dr. Frank J. Bove holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania (1973) and an M.S. (1984) and Sc.D. (1987) in Environmental Health Science and Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. His extensive career includes roles as a senior epidemiologist at ATSDR, research scientist at the New Jersey Department of Health, and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University and Drexel University. He has also contributed to public health through positions at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Tufts University .

Professional Development

Dr. Bove has led critical epidemiological research projects, supervised technical aspects of hazardous waste worker surveillance, and reviewed protocols for epidemiologic studies. He has been a member of various expert panels, including those for the CDC, EPA, and National Academy of Sciences. His work on environmental health risks, particularly in drinking water contamination, has influenced public health policies and research directions .

Research Focus

Frank J. Bove’s research focuses on environmental health epidemiology, particularly the health effects of hazardous waste exposure, drinking water contaminants, and occupational health risks. His studies on reproductive outcomes, cancer risks, and developmental disorders have provided valuable insights into public health impacts and helped shape regulatory guidelines and public health initiatives .

Publications

Causes of death among United States decedents with ALS: An eye toward delaying mortality (2023) [3 citations]
Evaluating the Effectiveness of State-Level Policies on Childhood Blood Lead Testing Rates (2023) [2 citations]
Incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the United States, 2014–2016 (2022) [20 citations]
Prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), United States, 2016 (2022) [19 citations]
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances multi-site study (2021) [1 citation]
Reconstructing historical VOC concentrations in drinking water for epidemiological studies at a U.S. military base: Summary of results (2016) [12 citations]
Evaluation of contaminated drinking water and male breast cancer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: A case control study (2015) [19 citations]
Mortality study of civilian employees exposed to contaminated drinking water at USMC Base Camp Lejeune: A retrospective cohort study (2014) [20 citations]