Dr. Steven Belle is currently a professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh and a co-director in the Epidemiology Data Center. He holds a secondary appointment in Biostatistics.
Dr. Belle received his MScHyg in Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh and then went on to the University of Michigan to receive his PhD, also in Biostatistics. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Belle held a position as chief of biostatistics in the Division of Epidemiology at the Michigan Cancer Foundation. In 2003, he was honored by election as a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.
The research focus for Dr. Belle is on designing, coordinating, and analyzing data from clinical trials and patient and procedure registries. Major areas of application include aging (cognitive impairment, dementia, and caregiving), liver-related diseases and issues (especially hepatitis C and liver transplantation), and bariatric surgery. Many of his studies examine quality of life.
Dr. Belle’s current projects include:
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Coordinating Center for the Study of Viral Resistance to Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C (Virahep-C) (Principal Investigator)
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Coordinating Center for the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) (Principal Investigator)
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Coordinating Center for Phase I/II Trials of Silymarin for Chronic Liver Diseases (Principal Investigator)
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (Biostatistics and Data Management Core Principal Investigator)
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Steven Belle, PhD, MScHygPhone: (412) 624-3758
Email: belle@edc.gsph.pitt.edu