Leslie Gaye Hyman

Background

Hyman, Leslie Gaye was born on September 4, 1952 in Baltimore. Son of Nathan Bernard and Joy Charlotte Rhoda (Goldberg) Hyman.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, Brandeis U., 1974; Master in Health Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, 1981.

Career

Research assistant department epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1975-1978; epidemiologist, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Maryland., 1978-1980; research assistant professor department preventive medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook, since 1981; instructor Department Preventive Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1981-1991; course director, State University of New York, Stony Brook, since 1992. Epidemiologic consultant Retinal Vascular Center, The Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1980-1981. Participant Society for Epidemiologic Research, New Haven, Connecticut, 1979, Symposium on Occupationally Induced MacularDegeneration National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, 1982, National Workshop on Long-Term Visual Health Risks of Optical Radiation Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland., 1983, 16th Cambridge (England) Ophthalmological Symposium, 1986.

Manuscript reviewer Arch Ophthal, American Journal Industrial Medicine, Current Eye Research, Journal of the American Medical Association.

Achievements

• Leslie Gaye Hyman has been listed as a noteworthy Epidemiologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member APHA, American College Epidemiology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (clinical research section, section chairperson 1987-1989, program com.1986-1989), International Epidemiological Association, Society for Epidemiologic Research.

Connections

Father:

Nathan Bernard Hyman

Mother:

Joy Charlotte Rhoda (Goldberg) Hyman