Pramil Singh
About Pramil Singh
Pramil Singh serves as the Director of the Transdisciplinary Tobacco Research Program at Loma Linda University, where he also holds a joint faculty appointment in Epidemiology and Global Health. He has extensive experience in academia and research, focusing on lifestyle exposures in population-based studies across various regions.
Current Role at Loma Linda University
Pramil Singh currently serves as the Director of the Center for Health Research at Loma Linda University, a position he has held since 2012. In addition to this role, he has been the Director of the Transdisciplinary Tobacco Research Program since 2019. Singh also holds a joint faculty appointment in Epidemiology and Global Health at the university. His work involves overseeing research initiatives and fostering collaboration across disciplines to address public health challenges.
Previous Positions at Loma Linda University
Pramil Singh has held multiple academic positions at Loma Linda University. He served as Interim Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Population Medicine for four months in 2013. He was an Associate Professor of Epidemiology from 2004 to 2019 and an Associate Professor of Global Health from 2009 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology from 1999 to 2004. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in public health education and research.
Education and Expertise
Pramil Singh earned his Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH) in Epidemiology from Loma Linda University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. He also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, which he achieved from 1992 to 1994 at the same institution. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1987 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in epidemiology.
Research Focus and Contributions
Pramil Singh's research primarily focuses on the study and measurement of lifestyle exposures, including diet, tobacco use, and physical activity. His work encompasses population-based studies conducted across the United States, Asia, and Africa. Singh specializes in quantitative methods in epidemiology, particularly in survey design, validation, survival analysis, and simulation studies of confounding in longitudinal designs. He has been involved as a principal investigator or co-investigator on various grants from notable organizations, including the National Institutes of Health.
International Experience and Consulting
Pramil Singh has experience working in both academic and consulting roles, both in the United States and internationally. This diverse background enhances his perspective on global health issues and informs his research and teaching methodologies. His involvement in various projects allows him to apply his expertise in epidemiology to real-world public health challenges.