David G. Ostrow
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
723 Melrose Street First Floor Chicago Illinois, 60657About
Design, implement, analyze and disseminate findings from studies of sensitive behaviors and social interactions related to public health, HIV and STI prevention, and major health disparities that continue to pose challenges to equality of healthcare and life in both developed and developing countries.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Reviewer, Journal of Alcohol and Substance Abuse -
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan -
Treatments
- Drug related disease transmission & co morbidity, Research design and implementation for "sensitive" behaviors, Integrative Wellness oriented biopsychosocial healthcare systems
Professional Society Memberships
- APA, APHA, Int Society Cannabinoid Research (ISCR), Int AIDS Society (IAS)
Articles and Publications
- Over 175 Peer Reviewed Works
What do you attribute your success to?
- Tirelessly Seeking and Trying to Eliminate Health Disparities due to Legal, Political, and Socioeconomic Factors
Areas of research
- Senior Investigator for Research Trials Involving Cannabinoid Therapies
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Art and Antique Collection, Horticulture, Fusion Cuisine. Fitness training, Swimming, Bicycling, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Public Health
Areas of research
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