Michael Brauer, ScD

Dr. Michael Brauer is a distinguished professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with additional roles in the Division of Respiratory Medicine and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. He is Affiliate Professor and Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. With a rich educational background from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University, Dr. Brauer's research primarily explores the relationship between the built environment and health, focusing on the impacts of air pollution and a changing climate on global health. His work has gained international recognition, contributing to studies worldwide and advising organizations like the World Health Organization. Dr. Brauer has received multiple awards, including the Wesolowski Award and the Distinguished Achievement Award from UBC's Faculty of Medicine, highlighting his significant contributions to environmental health research.