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'''Patricia Happ Buffler''' (August 1, 1938 — September 26, 2013) was an American epidemiologist and cancer researcher, known for her work on childhood [[leukemia]] and environmental health. She was dean of the School of Public Health at the [[University of California at Berkeley]], and was inducted into the [[Texas Women's Hall of Fame]] in 1985. |
'''Patricia Happ Buffler''' (August 1, 1938 — September 26, 2013) was an American epidemiologist and cancer researcher, known for her work on childhood [[leukemia]] and environmental health. She was dean of the School of Public Health at the [[University of California at Berkeley]], and was inducted into the [[Texas Women's Hall of Fame]] in 1985. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Buffler was on the faculty at the [[University of Texas]] from 1974 to 1991, finishing her time there as a professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health in Houston. While in Texas, she launched a study of liver cancer in the state, focused on industrial exposure.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843969/research_slated_on_liver_cancer/ "Research Slated on Liver Cancer"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (July 31, 1977): 3. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> Her work was recognized in 1985 when she was inducted into the [[Texas Women's Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://www.twu.edu/twhf/tw-buffler.asp Patricia Happ Buffler], Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee (1985).</ref> She was inducted into the Galveston Women's Hall of Fame that same year.<ref>Karen Peake, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843885/patricia_happ_buffler_galvestons/ "Congratulations Ms. Buffler"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (November 20, 1985): 12. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> |
Buffler was on the faculty at the [[University of Texas]] from 1974 to 1991, finishing her time there as a professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health in Houston. While in Texas, she launched a study of liver cancer in the state, focused on industrial exposure.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843969/research_slated_on_liver_cancer/ "Research Slated on Liver Cancer"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (July 31, 1977): 3. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> Her work was recognized in 1985 when she was inducted into the [[Texas Women's Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://www.twu.edu/twhf/tw-buffler.asp Patricia Happ Buffler] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208091239/http://www.twu.edu/twhf/tw-buffler.asp |date=2013-02-08 }}, Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee (1985).</ref> She was inducted into the Galveston Women's Hall of Fame that same year.<ref>Karen Peake, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843885/patricia_happ_buffler_galvestons/ "Congratulations Ms. Buffler"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (November 20, 1985): 12. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> |
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In 1995, Buffler launched the California Childhood Leukemia Study, one of the largest and broadest studies of its kind. She also headed the Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Leukemia and the Environment, begun in 2001. She formed the Childhood Leukemia International Forum in 2006, to link studies across national borders.<ref>Matthew Reisz, [https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/people/patricia-buffler-1938-2013/2009313.article "Patricia Buffler, 1938-2013"] ''Times Higher Education'' (November 28, 2013).</ref> |
In 1995, Buffler launched the California Childhood Leukemia Study, one of the largest and broadest studies of its kind. She also headed the Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Leukemia and the Environment, begun in 2001. She formed the Childhood Leukemia International Forum in 2006, to link studies across national borders.<ref>Matthew Reisz, [https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/people/patricia-buffler-1938-2013/2009313.article "Patricia Buffler, 1938-2013"] ''Times Higher Education'' (November 28, 2013).</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Patricia Happ married Richard Thurman Buffler, a geologist, in 1962. They had two children, and lived for three years in Alaska.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843941/dick_and_pat_buffler_lived_in_alaska/ "Slide Talk on Alaska Scheduled"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (May 1, 1977): 54. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> Patricia Happ Buffler died suddenly in her office at age 75.<ref>[https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/former-faculty-member-patricia-buffler-phd-has-died-at-75/ "Former Faculty Member Patricia Buffler, PhD, has Died at 75"] ''UTHealth'' (September 30, 2013).</ref> At the time of her death, she was |
Patricia Happ married Richard Thurman Buffler, a geologist, in 1962. They had two children, and lived for three years in Alaska.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5843941/dick_and_pat_buffler_lived_in_alaska/ "Slide Talk on Alaska Scheduled"] ''Galveston Daily News'' (May 1, 1977): 54. via [[Newspapers.com]]{{open access}}</ref> Patricia Happ Buffler died suddenly in her office at age 75.<ref>[https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/former-faculty-member-patricia-buffler-phd-has-died-at-75/ "Former Faculty Member Patricia Buffler, PhD, has Died at 75"] ''UTHealth'' (September 30, 2013).</ref> At the time of her death, she was president elect of the [[International Epidemiological Association]].<ref>Eduardo Franco, [http://ieaweb.org/pat-buffler-1938-2013/ "Pat Buffler, 1938-2013"] ''International Epidemiological Association'' (September 29, 2013).</ref> |
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==Further reading== |
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* [https://www.publicintegrity.org/2013/12/20/14039/lauded-public-health-researcher-also-worked-industry-revealing-entanglements Lauded public health researcher also worked for industry, revealing entanglements of science] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Fields | epidemiology and cancer research |
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Patricia Happ Buffler (August 1, 1938 — September 26, 2013) was an American epidemiologist and cancer researcher, known for her work on childhood leukemia and environmental health. She was dean of the School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley, and was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1985.
Early life and education
[edit]Patricia A. Happ was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She attended Catholic University of America, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1960, in nursing and biology. As a young woman Happ worked as a public health nurse in Harlem. After moving to California in the 1960s, she pursued graduate studies at Berkeley, earning a master's degree in public health administration in 1965, and completing doctoral work in epidemiology in 1963.[1] Her dissertation was titled "Coronary Risk Factors in Japanese-Caucasian Mixed Marriages," and followed the health of Japanese war brides, whose environments changed dramatically between childhood to adulthood.[2]
Career
[edit]Buffler was on the faculty at the University of Texas from 1974 to 1991, finishing her time there as a professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health in Houston. While in Texas, she launched a study of liver cancer in the state, focused on industrial exposure.[3] Her work was recognized in 1985 when she was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.[4] She was inducted into the Galveston Women's Hall of Fame that same year.[5]
In 1995, Buffler launched the California Childhood Leukemia Study, one of the largest and broadest studies of its kind. She also headed the Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Leukemia and the Environment, begun in 2001. She formed the Childhood Leukemia International Forum in 2006, to link studies across national borders.[6]
Buffler was an expert advisor to the World Health Organization, the United States Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and others. She was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and served on the Texas Air Control Board's Research Advisory Council.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Patricia Happ married Richard Thurman Buffler, a geologist, in 1962. They had two children, and lived for three years in Alaska.[8] Patricia Happ Buffler died suddenly in her office at age 75.[9] At the time of her death, she was president elect of the International Epidemiological Association.[10]
Further reading
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Sarah Yang, "Patricia Buffler, Renowned Childhood Cancer Researcher, Dies at 75" Berkeley News (September 30, 2013).
- ^ Patricia Happ Buffler, "Coronary Risk Factors in Japanese-Caucasian Mixed Marriages" (PhD diss., University of California at Berkeley, 1973).
- ^ "Research Slated on Liver Cancer" Galveston Daily News (July 31, 1977): 3. via Newspapers.com
- ^ Patricia Happ Buffler Archived 2013-02-08 at the Wayback Machine, Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee (1985).
- ^ Karen Peake, "Congratulations Ms. Buffler" Galveston Daily News (November 20, 1985): 12. via Newspapers.com
- ^ Matthew Reisz, "Patricia Buffler, 1938-2013" Times Higher Education (November 28, 2013).
- ^ "TACB Council to Meet in Houston" Baytown Sun (January 23, 1983): 8. via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Slide Talk on Alaska Scheduled" Galveston Daily News (May 1, 1977): 54. via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Former Faculty Member Patricia Buffler, PhD, has Died at 75" UTHealth (September 30, 2013).
- ^ Eduardo Franco, "Pat Buffler, 1938-2013" International Epidemiological Association (September 29, 2013).
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- People from Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- American women epidemiologists
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- 20th-century American scientists
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- Catholic University of America alumni
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- University of Texas faculty
- Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Scientists from Pennsylvania
- American women academics
- 21st-century American women
- Members of the National Academy of Medicine