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Assoc Professor Term
HSC - Environmental Health Institute
rachel.keith@louisville.edu
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Academic Profile

Biography

Dr. Rachel J. Keith is an Associate Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, specializing in cardiovascular and environmental health research. With a PhD in Physiology and a M.S.N in Adult Nurse Practice, she has a strong background in both scientific research and clinical care. Her research at the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute studies the intersection of environmental factors and exposures, such as urban greenness and air pollution, on cardiovascular health. Her research contributions are widely recognized, with numerous publications focusing on tobacco-related health risks, community participatory research, effects of greenness, environmental exposures, nature-based health solutions and public health interventions. She also serves in leadership roles within professional organizations and advisory panels to promote health. Dr. Keith's work bridges medicine, research and public health, aiming to improve cardiovascular outcomes through environmental interventions.

Degrees and Certifications

MSN
University of Louisville
PhD
University of Louisville