Leo Beletsky, JD, MPH (PI of Northeastern Sub Contract): Leo Beletsky is a public health epidemiologist who Is an assistant professor of Law and Health Sciences at Northeastem University in Boston, MA and an adjunct professor at the Division of Global Public Health at UCSD School of Medicine. A Co-lnvestigator on this project, he has extensive experience conducting research on infectious disease and other vulnerabilities in Mexico and elsewhere internationally. Beletsky will consult on field research activities for both qualitative and quantitative portions of the study, maintaining consistent contact with UCSD investigators and the project coordinator by telephone and email, as well as quarterly in-person staff meetings in San Diego. He will lead qualitative data analysis, and consult on conceptualization of the quantitative analysis in the domain area of policing and human rights. He will participate in dissemination of the results, especially to the policy and governmental audiences. 10% FTE per year (equivalent to 0.8 Acad. mo.) is requested. Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in Boston, MA. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. For this subcontract and in accordance with the research plan, Beletsky will participate in research supervision, help analyze data, and formulate research findings.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
5R37DA019829-11
Application #
9107845
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (NSS)
Program Officer
Hartsock, Peter
Project Start
2015-07-15
Project End
2020-05-31
Budget Start
2016-06-01
Budget End
2017-05-31
Support Year
11
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Diego
Department
Type
DUNS #
804355790
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093
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