Ana G. Rappold, Ph.D., is a senior research statistician at UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights. In her role, she will work with talented and interdisciplinary teams across the Center for Chemical Informatics and Screening, the Center for Analytical and Exposure Science, and the Center for Toxicology and Human Health to advance data-driven solutions that support scientific discovery and impact.

Ana brings more than 20 years of experience working as a statistician and an interdisciplinary scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where she dedicated her research to studying the public health impacts of environmental exposures. Her passions lie in science that furthers public health resilience to environmental exposures as well as translating science to common knowledge and individual level action for a sustainable future.

Ana’s scholarly work encompasses over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, speaking engagements, panel discussions, and awards, reflecting contributions to clinical research, epidemiology, and statistical methodology. She is internationally recognized for my interdisciplinary approach that combines statistics, social science, and risk assessment principles to develop strategies aimed at mitigating environmental health risks in communities, particularly concerning air pollution, wildfire smoke, and heat exposure. Her strong publication record in reputable journals such as The Lancet Planetary Health, Environmental Health Perspectives, Environmental Science and Technology, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Earth’s Future, and  American Journal of Cardiology reflects the ability to offer innovative solutions that inform both the research community and key decision makers.

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