Frank Bandiera
About Frank Bandiera
Frank Bandiera serves as a Program Officer at the National Institute on Aging and has a diverse background in epidemiology and public health, with previous roles at various institutions including the University of Puerto Rico and the FDA.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Frank Bandiera currently serves as a Program Officer at the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of older adults. His role involves overseeing programs and projects that align with the institute's mission to enhance the understanding of aging and age-related diseases.
Education and Expertise
Frank Bandiera earned a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Florida, completed between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Departmental Honors in Psychology and a Minor in Philosophy from the University of Miami, graduating in 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in public health and research.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at NIH, Frank Bandiera held several positions in various institutions. He worked as a Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellow at the FDA from 2018 to 2019. He was also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston from 2014 to 2018. His experience includes roles as a Tobacco Control Fellow at UCSF and as a Research Fellow at the University of Miami, among others. His diverse background encompasses research, teaching, and program management.
Research and Contributions
Throughout his career, Frank Bandiera has been involved in significant research projects. He served as a Research Assistant for studies related to prostate cancer screening and sexuality education in Florida middle schools. He also contributed as a Writing Group Member for the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos at the University of Miami. His research efforts focus on public health issues, particularly in tobacco control and health disparities.
Professional Development and Fellowships
Frank Bandiera has participated in various fellowships that have enhanced his expertise in public health. He completed a Tobacco Control Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he was an NRSA F31 Research Fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health from 2009 to 2012. These fellowships have provided him with valuable training and experience in research methodologies and public health strategies.