FACULTY
Scott Barnhart, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Medicine (primary department)
Professor, Global Health
Adjunct Professor, Env. and Occ. Health Sciences
My research falls into two broad areas. I have been investigating the natural history of asbestos-related lung disease. The CARET which studied the symptoms and lung function of asbestos-exposed men provides an excellent opportunity to investigate questions such as whether fibrosis is a prerequisite for lung cancer or whether beta carotene and vitamin a intake results in preservation of lung function. Through another grant we are embarking on a study of how to control silica exposures and silicosis in developing nations. A second area of investigation is how a public health approach can be used to reduce occupational hazards on Department of Energy Sites. This includes system design, implementation, and investigations and validation of screening tests utilizing new biomarkers.
Professor of Medicine and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Schools of Medicine and Public Health and Community Medicine
Director: International Health Systems and Workforce Development
Contact Information
Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Ave
Box 359680
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
Tel: 206-744-3391
Tel: 206-744-6988
sbht@u.washington.edu
Affiliations
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program
Research Interests
Health system strengthening in resource constrained environments including use of accreditation standards, quality improvement processes and information technology (electronic records, decision support). Quality improvement. Research and strategies to improve health and decrease disparities in health including reducing medical and non-medical determinants such as behaviors and social environment.
Education
MD, Medicine, George Washington University 1979
MPH, Pub Health & Comm Med, University of Washington 1986
Selected Publications
1. Omenn, GS, Goodman GE, Thornquist MD, Balmes J, Cullen MR, Glass A, Keogh JP, Meyskens GL, Valanis B, Williams JH, Barnhart S, Hammar S. Effects of a combination of beta carotene and vitamin A on lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. N Engl J Med. 1996 May;334(18):1150-5.*
2. Yingratanasuk T, Keifer M, Barnhart S. The structure and function if the occupational health system in Thailand. Int J Occup Environ Health. 1998 Apr-Jun;4(2):121-30.
3. Barnhart S, Tuberculosis in health care settings and the estimated benefits of engineering controls and respiratory protection. J Occup Environ Med. 1997 Sep; 39( ):849-54.*
4. Lan, Tran Ngoc, Son, Phan Hong, Trung, Le Van, Tu, Nguyen Thi Hong, Keifer, Matthew, Barnhart, S. Distribution of Silica-exposed Workers by Province and Industry in Vietnam. Int J Occup Environ Health 2003:9:128-133
5. Chai SK, Nga NN, Checkoway H, Takaro TK, Redding GJ, Keifer MC, Trung LV, Barnhart S. Comparison of Local Risk Factors for Children's Atopic Symptoms in Hanoi, Vietnam. Allergy 2004:59:637-644
